Abstract: A method and system for receiving and analyzing an electronic personal statement is disclosed. An evaluating entity selects one or more attributes used to assess applicants. A plurality of questions and associated response-options are generated based on the one or more attributes. The electronic personal statement includes the questions, response-options and an open-ended entry space for receiving descriptive text. An applicant completes the electronic personal statement on an applicant client system and transmits the statement to a data server accessible by the entity via a communications network. Optionally, one or more evaluators complete validation forms that provide each evaluator's assessment of the applicant's possession of the desired attributes. An entity can analyze a plurality of personal statements and compare the response-options or attributes individually or collectively across multiple personal statements.

Abstract: Evaluation instruments that may comprise a standardized letter of recommendation (SLR) are generated for various types of entities (e.g., business, education institutions, government, etc.). These evaluation instruments include content that solicits feedback from an evaluator for evaluating an applicant for the entity. For example, the entity may be evaluating applicants for a specific need (e.g., employment, promotion, admission, etc.). An evaluation instrument is completed by one or more evaluators. Feedback provided by evaluators is analyzed, and one or more scores are generated for each applicant. A report including the one or more scores and other information for selecting an applicant is generated and transmitted to the entity. The report may be used by the entity to select an applicant.