Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback! This whole experience has been incredibly rewarding for our team, and we’re excited to share a few ideas we brainstormed on making the admissions process even fairer. One straightforward addition we thought could make a difference is Behavioral Engagement Data—basically capturing an applicant’s motivation through things like attending webinars, prep courses, or other academic-related activities. By turning this into an Engagement Score, it would give us a window into an applicant’s proactive efforts beyond just their grades. Another idea we’re really excited about is a Growth Trajectory Score. Instead of focusing solely on peak academic performance, this score would look at an applicant’s entire journey. Why: It lets us recognize steady improvement, resilience, and adaptability, especially for candidates who may have had a rocky start but showed consistent growth. How: We’re imagining a hybrid approach, automating trends in GPA, certifications, and relevant subjects, while also letting admissions officers step in for those unique, non-linear journeys. It’s much like giving SOPs that “human touch” while still keeping things consistent and scalable. Plus, it can be adapted to fit the specific needs and resources of each university. And to round it out, I’d love for @KaranShrestha to share another idea we discussed that’s practical and pretty easy to implement. Thanks again for the thoughtful feedback and the opportunity to work on this and sorry for the long reply, but we thought it was worth the detail!
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