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Supplementary Application Rubrics

The rubrics below are for the 2026 intakes. Updated information for the 2027 intakes will be posted by November 1, 2026. Check back then for updated information. 

Video Recorded Response

Score  Criteria 

Developing (1)

 

  • Provides a vague or superficial example or does not address the specific question being asked.
  • Shows little appreciation of others’ perspectives
  • Little awareness of their own contributions or impact on the team.
  • Lacks meaningful reflection or learning.

 
Basic (2)

 

  • Describes an example with limited detail or does not directly answer the question.
  • Shows some ability to appreciate others’ perspectives
  • Shows some awareness of their own contributions and impact to the team
  • Minimal reflection and/or connection to personal growth.
Competent (3)

 

  • Provides a clear and relevant example.
  • Demonstrates reasonable adaptability and respect for others’ contributions.
  • Takes some responsibility for their actions and understands their impact on the team.
  • Reflection includes a few insights into what they learned and/or connection to personal growth.
  • Strong (4)

 

  • Shares a thoughtful, specific example.
  • Shows strong initiative, adaptability, and appreciation for the perspectives of others.
  • Takes ownership of their actions and has a strong understanding of their impact on the team.
  • Demonstrates some reflection on what they learned and how it shaped their perspective or behavior going forward.
Exceptional (5) 

 

  • Presents a vivid, authentic, and reflective example.
  • Demonstrates maturity, self-direction, and creativity or composure under pressure.
  • Handles setbacks or complexity with clarity and purpose.
  • Reflects meaningfully on what they learned and how it shaped their perspective or behavior going forward.

 

Written Response 

Score  Criteria
Developing (1)

 

  • The applicant provides a vague or superficial account of a challenge or does not address the specific question being asked.
  • Shows little to no evidence of initiative adaptability, and/or persistence
  • Little attempt at problem-solving
  • Lacks meaningful reflection or learning.

 
Basic (2)

 

  • The applicant identifies a challenge with some detail but gives a limited or surface-level description of their actions.
  • Demonstrates minimal initiative, adaptability and/or persistence
  • There is an attempt at problem-solving
  • Minimal reflection and/or connection to personal growth.

 
  • Competent (3)

 

  • The applicant describes a clear and relevant challenge.
  • Demonstrates some initiative, adaptability and/or persistence
  • Problem-solving that shows some effort and thought, as appropriate.
  • Reflection includes a few insights into what they learned and/or connection to personal growth

 
Strong (4)

 

  • The applicant presents a specific, well-articulated example of a significant challenge.
  • Demonstrates clear initiative, adaptability, and/or persistence in overcoming obstacles.
  • Problem-solving is thoughtful and appropriate
  • Demonstrates some reflection on what they learned and how it shaped their perspective or behavior going forward.

 
Exceptional (5)

 

  • The applicant shares a compelling, authentic account of a significant challenge.
  • Demonstrates exceptional initiative, adaptability, persistence
  • Problem-solving is appropriate, thoughtful, and shows planning or creativity
  • Reflects meaningfully on what they learned and how it shaped their perspective or behavior going forward.