1. Get a more complete picture of your applicants April 2011

2. What Is the ETS ® Personal Potential Index? A convenient and easy to use web-based, multi-rater system for evaluating the personal qualities of applicants to graduate or professional school An Evaluation Report based on evaluator feedback; provides both quantitative and qualitative information about an applicant Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

3. ETS ® Personal Potential Index (ETS ® PPI): A New Tool for Success When used with GRE ® scores, the ETS PPI shows an even more complete picture of graduate applicants’ potential for success Gain insights on applicants in meaningful areas such as: – Knowledge and Creativity – Communication Skills – Teamwork – Resilience – Planning and Organization – Ethics and Integrity 3 Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

4. ETS ® PPI – Added perspective for admissions decisions The launch of ETS ® PPI marks the first large-scale use of noncognitive measures for admissions in higher education Graduate and business schools gain valuable quantitative and qualitative perspective into an applicant’s strengths and weaknesses with the ETS PPI Evaluation Report, which incorporates feedback from evaluators who know the applicant best The report enables users to compare applicants on six key personal qualities that deans and faculty have identified as essential for success in graduate and business school All test takers receive four free ETS PPI Evaluation Reports with their GRE ® General Test fee 4 Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

5. How Does the ETS ® PPI Work? 1.Applicant selects evaluators 2.Evaluators rate applicant 3.ETS creates Evaluation Report 4.ETS sends Evaluation Report 1. Applicant 2. Evaluator 3. ETS 4. Institution Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

6. The applicant adds prospective evaluators This triggers an e-mail to the evaluators The Applicant Selects the Evaluators Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

7. The E-mail Contains a Link to the System The evaluator logs in and answers questions about his/her relationship to the applicant Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

8. The Evaluator is Now Ready to Evaluate the Applicant There are six dimensions to the ETS ® PPI: –Knowledge and Creativity –Communication Skills –Teamwork –Resilience –Planning and Organization –Ethics and Integrity This is the Teamwork dimension Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

9. For Each of the Six Dimensions… The evaluator can also add comments for each dimension The evaluator responds to four statements Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

10. This Is the “Resilience” Dimension Again, the evaluator responds to four statements Again, the evaluator can also add comments for the dimension Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

11. This is the “Overall Evaluation” Rating Page The evaluator provides an overall rating The evaluator can also add comments for the overall rating I first knew Pat when she was a freshman. She was a good student then, but she has really blossomed in the past two years as she has become more confident and experienced. Her honors thesis was excellent – thoroughly researched and well-written. She would do well in any graduate program. Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

12. Six Dimensions, 24 Statements – Plus an Overall Evaluation Knowledge and Creativity Has a broad perspective on the field Is among the brightest persons I know Produces novel ideas Is intensely curious about the field Communication Skills Speaks in a clear, organized and logical manner Writes with precision and style Speaks in a way that is interesting Organizes writing well Teamwork Supports the efforts of others Behaves in an open and friendly manner Works well in group settings Gives criticism/feedback to others in a helpful way Resilience Accepts feedback without getting defensive Works well under stress Can overcome challenges and setbacks Works extremely hard Planning and Organization Sets realistic goals Organizes work and time effectively Meets deadlines Makes plans and sticks to them Ethics and Integrity Is among the most honest persons I know Maintains high ethical standards Is worthy of trust from others Demonstrates sincerity Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

13. The Evaluation Report Shows… I first knew Pat when she was a freshman. She was a good student then, but she has really blossomed in the past two years as she has become more confident and experienced. Her honors thesis was excellent – thoroughly researched and well-written. She would do well in any graduate program. Applicant information Recipient information A summary of the mean ratings for each of the six dimensions and overall evaluation Evaluator information Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

14. The Evaluation Report Shows … For each of the six dimensions and the overall evaluation, the report shows Individual evaluator ratings Mean ratings Evaluator comments Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

15. The ETS ® PPI Can Help… Graduate and Professional Schools: –Identify applicants who are more likely to persist and succeed –Increase the diversity of graduate programs Applicants: –Provide evidence of a broader range of capabilities –Request and track evaluations easily Faculty and Other Evaluators: –Consistently evaluate personal qualities that are critical for success in graduate and professional school –Share feedback quickly and easily with multiple institutions Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

16. To Learn More Consult the ETS PPI website: www.ets.org/ppiwww.ets.org/ppi Contact ETS: ppi@ets.orgppi@ets.org Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.

17. Questions? Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS, GRE and POWERPREP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). BETTER BY DESIGN is a trademark of ETS.