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\nContacting the Association 4  \nSnapshot Candidate Handbook 4  \nAbout the Character Skills Snapshot 4  \nThe Snapshot is Written by Teachers  \nand Social-Emotional Learning Experts 5  \nThe Snapshot is a Norm-Referenced Assessment 5  \nThe Snapshot is a Standardized Tool 6  \nAssessment Sections & Length 6  \nCandidate Agreement 6  \nOverview 6  \nSnapshot Candidate Agreement 7  \nStudent Integrity Statement 11  \nOverview 11  \nStudent Integrity Statement 12  \nAccount Registration 12  \nAccount Terms and Access 12  \nAccount Expiration 13  \n[Your SSAT.org](Your SSAT.org) Account 13  \nGender and Ethnicity 13  \nAdministration of the Snapshot 13  \nComputer, Browser and Internet Connectivity Requirements and Related Technical Issues During Assessment Administrations 14  \nThe computer system that you use to take the Snapshot must meet the following requirements 14  \nGaining Access to the Snapshot 14  \nGrade 15  \nHow Many Times Can a Student Take the Snapshot 15  \nAssessment Fees 16  \nRefund Policy 16  \nSnapshot Fee Waivers 16  \nTesting Accommodations 16  \nAccommodations for Student with Disabilities 16  \nEMA’s Right to Cancel Results 16  \nAssessment Irregularities 17  \nViolations and Investigations 18  \nAppeals for Investigation Disputes and Mandatory Arbitration 19  \nAssessment Security 21  \nData Forensics 21  \nResults and Reporting 21  \nWho will Receive Results reports? 21  \nHow do Students Receive Results? 21  \nHow do participating Member Schools Receive Results? 21  \nNon Association Member Recipients 22  \nResults Reporting Timeline 22  \nWhen Can Results Recipients be Added? 22  \nHow do Results Recipients Use Results? 22  \nLength of Results Availability 22  \nResults Delays 22  \nResults for Incomplete Assessments 22  \nResults Interpretation 23  \nUse of Personal Information 23  \nContacting the Association  \nPhone: 609-683-4440 (Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5pm ET)  \nEmail: [snapshot@enrollment.org](snapshot@enrollment.org) (general email inquiries) [ta@ssat.org](ta@ssat.org) (testing accommodation inquiries)  \nSnapshot Candidate Handbook  \nThe Snapshot Candidate Handbook (the “Handbook”) sets forth all of the policies and procedures that apply to the Character Skills Snapshot assessment (the “Snapshot”) . The Handbook includes policies and procedures for registration, assessment administration, computer system requirement, results reporting, violations, investigations, errors, and dispute resolution. The policies and procedures in the Handbook help protect the Snapshot assessment content, maintain the integrity of the school application process, and ensure assessment fairness and validity for all Candidates. The parents or legal guardians of all students who take The Snapshot (“Candidates”) and all Candidates must read and familiarize themselves with the Handbook, must abide by all of the policies and procedures contained herein. All policies and procedures contained in the Handbook are part of the Snapshot Candidate Agreement (the “Agreement”), the text of which is also included in the Handbook. The Snapshot is made available to Candidates exclusively under the terms of the Agreement, which constitutes a legally binding agreement between the Association, on the one hand, and Candidates and their parents or legal guardians, on the other hand. “You” as used herein generally refers to the Candidate, unless otherwise noted.  \nAbout the Character Skills Snapshot  \nThe Character Skills Snapshot is an assessment designed for students in grades 5 through 12 who are seeking entrance to independent schools worldwide. The Snapshot measures seven constructs: social awareness, initiative, teamwork, self-control, intellectual engagement, open-mindedness, and resilience. The purpose of the Snapshot is to give member schools a more holistic view of a student by providing information about that student’s character. 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