What the Test Strip Could Not Say
Looks for sustained intellectual curiosity, concrete evidence of engagement, realistic next questions, and an understanding of the field deeper than a job title.
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Boxes with Dates
Looks for a specific understanding of identity or community, nuanced reflection, concrete contribution, and openness to difference rather than a broad statement of pride.
Study this model →Problems Before Products
Looks for a credible match between the student’s established interests and the institution-specific opportunities supplied in the prompt, plus evidence of likely contribution.
Study this model →The Worksheet Nobody Started
Looks for sustained intellectual curiosity, concrete evidence of engagement, realistic next questions, and an understanding of the field deeper than a job title.
Study this model →Before Sunrise
Looks for a specific understanding of identity or community, nuanced reflection, concrete contribution, and openness to difference rather than a broad statement of pride.
Study this model →Campus as a Living System
Looks for a credible match between the student’s established interests and the institution-specific opportunities supplied in the prompt, plus evidence of likely contribution.
Study this model →The Average That Hid the Story
Looks for sustained intellectual curiosity, concrete evidence of engagement, realistic next questions, and an understanding of the field deeper than a job title.
Study this model →Hands in Conversation
Looks for a specific understanding of identity or community, nuanced reflection, concrete contribution, and openness to difference rather than a broad statement of pride.
Study this model →Teaching as Learning
Looks for a credible match between the student’s established interests and the institution-specific opportunities supplied in the prompt, plus evidence of likely contribution.
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