This course explores the “why” and “how” of using character in the admission process.
The basics:
- Intended audience: Secondary counselors who advise students on writing college application essays, postsecondary admission professionals who review college application essays.
- Format: On-demand.
- This course includes seven chapters (consisting of videos, reading, and additional resources) and a final knowledge check.
- Cost: $50 for members, $100 for nonmembers.
- A 20 percent discount is available for offices of four or more participants registering for the same course.
- Estimated completion time: 2.5 hours.
- Participants have six months to access and complete the course in NACAC Learn.
- Upon completion: 2.5 continuing education credit hours and a completion certificate.
Course objectives:
- You will learn the different ways in which character can be understood and the value character assessment can have in the admission decision-making process.
- You will be able to select, incorporate, and adopt a range of tools with which character may be integrated into the admission process.
- You will be able to create a rubric and construct a norming process for your team to use in the development of a character assessment process.
- You will gain tools with which you may be able to approach your campus leadership and off-campus constituents that will assist you in creating a transparent, collaborative, and data-supported character-infused admission decision-making process.
- You will appreciate the breadth and importance of engaging in appropriate professional development exercises in preparation for character assessment activities for admission.
Registration and cost:
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Assessing Character in Admissions |
Bundle of all 3 Character Focus Initiative courses |
|
|---|---|---|
| NACAC Members* | $50 | $125 |
| Nonmembers | $100 | $250 |
| CE Credits | 2.5 | 7.25 |
PLEASE NOTE: All requests to switch cohorts, extend course access (by one month) or changes to course registrations will be subject to a $50 processing fee per person/per course. No refunds will be processed.
A 20% discount is available for offices of four or more participants registering for the same course.
*Unsure if you are a NACAC member? You may be eligible through your school or organization’s membership. Contact customer service for more information.
Questions?
For questions about this course, please email customerservice@nacacnet.org.
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5242. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NACAC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.