holistic review
Complete picture assessment
Holistic review is an evaluation process that considers the whole person or situation rather than isolated metrics.
The term appears most often in college admissions, where holistic review weighs grades, test scores, essays, background, and personal circumstances together: The university uses holistic review to build a diverse class.
The approach contrasts with purely numbers-based selection.
- college admissionsEntry to undergraduate study
- admissions officerUniversity application evaluator
- comprehensivenessState of being complete
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- diversityState of varied elements
contextualization · fairness · level playing field · performance appraisal · essays · multidimensionality · recommendation letters · extracurricular activities · test scores · inclusion · GPA · formative assessment · transparency · scoring rubrics · integrity · socioeconomic factors · first-generation student · balance
- admissionsapplication, acceptance letter, admissions, application deadline, admissions committee
- College Admissionscollege applications, application fee, college application, admission essays, applications
- admission interviews
- Education Equityeducation equity, desegregation, school integration, affirmative action, educational segregation