Personal question · Equity, Empathy

What they could afford

Money quietly shapes how people are treated: who gets patience, who gets invited, who gets the benefit of the doubt. Think about a time you saw someone treated differently because of what they could or could not afford.

The two questions

  1. 1Tell us about a time you saw someone treated differently because of what they could or could not afford. What did you do or say, if anything?
  2. 2Describe the effect that experience had on how you notice and respond to differences in what people can afford.

What raters look for

Equity
Notices unequal access or treatment and acts fairly, especially for people with less power.
Empathy
Recognizes what others feel and need, and lets that shape the response without losing judgment.

Answer scenarios like this on the real timers

Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.

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