Guiding Evaluation Questions

The selection committee uses the following questions to guide their evaluation of Act Six applicants:

• To what extent will the student contribute to the ethnic, economic, and experiential diversity of an Act Six cadre?
• To what extent is the student prepared to succeed and thrive academically at George Fox?
• To what extent will George Fox be a good fit for this student?
• To what extent will the student eagerly engage in a year-long exploration and discussion of Christian perspectives on leadership, diversity, and reconciliation?
• To what extent will the student thrive at a Christ-centered college with a deep commitment to social justice, peace and nonviolence, and a belief in the equality of all people.
• To what extent will the student be a service-minded leader and an agent of transformation on the George Fox campus?
• To what extent will the student be committed to humbly serving others and to what extent will s/he view the Act Six initiative as an opportunity to reach out to those around him/her?
• To what extent will the student be committed to and effective in fostering intercultural communication and acting as an agent for social change on the George Fox campus?
• To what extent does the student see a sense of purpose in his/her participation in the Act Six Initiative?
• To what extent will attending George Fox and participating in the Initiative align with and/or transform the student's goals and vision for his/her life?
• To what extent will the student be able and willing to persevere through hardship? How resilient is s/he to the challenges and struggles that life brings?
• To what extent does the student possess a depth and strength of character that will serve to encourage, support, and empower those around him/her?

Next Steps

• If these questions resonate with you, you can get an application now.
• If you are an adult, you can nominate a student who will answer these questions well.