Non-Academic Factors in Admissions
The purposes of including non-academic factors in the upper college junior-level admission decision process are to enhance the student's educational experience through the process, to recognize attributes employers and industries value in the process, to acknowledge qualities that are valued by and consistent with the mission of the Broad College, and to include appropriate factors considered as indicators of success by the admissions review committee.
The rationale for including non-academic factors in a hybrid model is to utilize a more inclusive developmental approach in the admission decision process.
Non-Academic Factors (Required)
Students seeking admission must submit as part of his/her online application an experiential profile and a case study.
Experiential Profile
An on-line Experiential Profile considering the following qualities:
- Level of passion demonstrated enthusiasm and sustained commitment to business
- Tangible connection made between experience and business principles
- Level of responsibility demonstrated by increased level of duties and/or responsibilities
- Duration of experience demonstrated by total hours
Case Study
A proctored Case Study considering characteristics in one of the following thematic areas which will be randomly assigned:
Integrity
- Principle-based actions; demands truth, does the right thing, courage to defend ethical practices, trustworthy, and honest
- Drive for excellence; strong work ethic, responsibility, accountability, motivation, applies principle-based problem solving techniques
- Develops team members; ability to work with others, values inclusion, connection with community, strives for customer satisfaction, contributes to the wider society
The approach includes meaningful self-reflection and teachable moments regarding integrity, initiative, professional relationships, work experience, and extra-curricular activities as it relates to the business world with the experiential profile and case study is consistent with the 5 key dimensions of personal and social responsibility of the AAC&U leadership initiative.
Non-Academic Factors (Optional)
The personal statement of extenuating circumstance is an opportunity for a student to share a circumstance beyond his/her control which impacted academic performance. Official supportive documentation of the extenuating circumstance must accompany the personal statement.