What is the Character Skills Snapshot, and why do schools care?

Think of the Character Skills Snapshot as the personality test’s polished cousin—it doesn’t ask whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, but whether you’re adaptable, curious, or resilient when life throws a pop quiz. Schools use it because, let’s be honest, everyone applying has great grades. This little assessment helps schools get to know you—the student, the classmate, the community member. Are you open to feedback? Do you work well with others? Are you motivated to grow? It’s like holding up a mirror to your soft skills—only this mirror is used by admissions teams deciding if you’ll thrive on campus.