Characters

What are Characters?

Characters are your personal qualities that will be evaluated by the admissions officer based on your essays and interviews. It allows colleges to ensure that the students they admit are a good fit for their campus. While many people neglect this aspect of the college application, it is one of the primary reasons why applicants who have met all of the college's requirements are still rejected.

What Character Trait Does Colleges Look For?

There is no specific trait that colleges look for. In other words, you cannot change your current character. However, some common characteristics among Ivy League students include ambition, humility, Compassionate, and risk-taking. It's also important to express your personality to colleges in your essays and interviews so that they can see the big picture of you.

How to Express Your Characteristics to College Admission?

Volunteering and supporting non-profit organizations are easiest ways to demonstrate compassion. One of the best ways to demonstrate ambition is to take as many AP exams as possible and to take community college classes. One of the most effective ways to demonstrate humility is through your essay and its tone.

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