Can you prepare for the Character Skills Snapshot?

Technically, no. This isn’t the kind of test you can cram for with flashcards and highlighters. The Character Skills Snapshot is designed to be un-prep-able—and that’s kind of the point. But you can prepare by being reflective, talking about character traits at home, and understanding how your choices affect others. Have honest conversations about responsibility, teamwork, and handling failure. If anything, “preparing” means helping your child feel confident being themselves. So ditch the cram sessions and swap in dinner-table chats. The more self-aware your child is, the more authentic their responses will be—and that’s what admissions teams are really looking for.