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The Common Data Set Explained: GPA, Test Scores, and What Colleges Really Want

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University of Southern California (USC) Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

And we understand why you might get that idea from in 1995, USC had a 42% acceptance rate, and in 2005, a 25% acceptance rate. For some reason, a lot of clients come to us thinking USC is not a serious school, and dont get why it is a reach school. But, in 2015, they dipped under 20%, and in this cycle , theyre predicting under 10%.

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The State of Digital Standardized Testing

HelloCollege

The SAT changed the format of the test in 2005, and again in 2016, and again in 2024. The ACT introduced an optional Writing section in 2005 and had minimal changes up until this year. from 2005 to 2023. Every year, high school students prepare for a rite of passage: their college entrance exams.

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UPenn Financial Aid: Everything You Need to Know

AdmissionSight

On top of that, the average net cost for first-year students with aid has dropped 32% since 2005. To put it in perspective: in the 20232024 school year , 46% of undergrads received need-based aid, with an average package of $66,222. Back in 2003, 80% of aid recipients needed loans, but today? Only 19% do. Bottom line?

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Vanderbilt Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

Whats interesting about Vanderbilt is that they did not consider legacy for a few years 2005-2007, but they eventually brought it back. Its weighed as heavily as things like volunteer and work experience and first-gen student status, so while it might be just a data point, its certainly a significant one.

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Change From Within

Penn Nursing

Lewis has been at Penn Nursing since 2005 and she became Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusivity in 2015. “Our students have just been wonderful examples of individuals who are committed to social justice and advocacy,” Lewis says. Her new appointment has her shifting her focus from barriers for individuals to the entire system.

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Meet the Ivy League Mascots: History + Fun Facts

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The most recent change was in 2005, when Roar-ee debuted at a homecoming game. The Columbia Lion went through some makeovers throughout the years. The visual representations of the Lion have changed over timefrom more regal to more modern and friendly. His name was actually chosen through an online voting where fans worldwide could vote.