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Major universities have transformed their admissions process, leaving K-12 schools across the country searching for ways to properly identify, develop, and prove the essential skills of their college-bound students.
See How Top Schools Evaluate
The Exact Traits We Measure
Leading schools are revolutionizing admissions by moving beyond grades
and test scores to prioritize character traits that predict real success.
University Of California
Think about an academic subject that inspires you and fills you with the feeling of wanting to do more. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. What did you learn about what it takes to make an impact?
Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. What did you learn about what it takes to make an impact?
Curiosity & Purpose
82% Of Universities Consider This Key
Stanford University
In a world increasingly dominated by instant gratification and constant connectivity, describe a time when you exercised significant self-control.
Self Control
77% Of Admissions Officers Value This
Bowdoin College
How have you worked to foster an inclusive community in your neighborhood? What challenges did you face, and what were the successes that you achieved?
Perspective-Taking
82% Of Universities Rank This Essential
Virgina Tech
Resilience is defined as the ability to adapt and learn from a difficulty. Reflect on a time that you exhibited resilience. What growth did you see in yourself afterwards?
Growth Mindset
96% Of Top Schools Look For This
Duke University
Discuss a time when you had to adapt to a challenging environment. How did you navigate this situation, and what did you learn about your ability to persevere?
Grit
93% Of Colleges Prioritize This Trait
Common App
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude motivated you to do the same?
Gratitude
63% Of Colleges Deem This A Priority
Pomona College
In an increasingly interconnected yet divided world, compassion plays a crucial role in bridging gaps and fostering understanding. Describe a moment when you witnessed or experienced an act of profound compassion that changed your perspective on human connections. How did this experience challenge your preconceptions, and in what ways has it influenced your interactions with others from diverse backgrounds?
Compassion
89% Of Schools Rank This As Requisite
Scholar Spotlight
The Gates Millennium Effect:
How IMPACTER Identifies
Those Hidden Scholars
Major scholarship foundations trust IMPACTER to identify students whose character traits signal future success.
A Complete Story
We find evidence standard assessments often overlook.
Proven Results
Students earn scholarships at 3x the rate after coursework.
Modern Admissions
The New College Interview:
Evidence Over Answers
Leading universities look for unscripted moments and authentic perspectives to identify future leaders.
Standard Screening Is No Longer Enough
Traditional metrics only scratch the surface. Real leadership potential shows up through natural interactions.
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