Dynamic balance characterizes the Choate Rosemary Hall experience. Choate is looking for the skills and habits of mind that carry relevance in all aspects of school life – academic, artistic, athletic and interpersonal – and beyond. These may include perseverance and resilience; the ability to formulate one’s own ideas with originality and inventiveness; individual effort balanced with productive collaboration; self-advocacy balanced with a commitment to serve others. Empathy is also an essential attribute in developing long-term, successful solutions to problems. Applicants should recognize the importance of dedicated engagement in service to others, including but not limited to, social justice and environmental sustainability. These skills and habits of mind provide the foundation for positive and productive leadership, contribution to society, and lifelong personal development. Read More..