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

Emerging College Consulting

of Education) : A great tool to view CDS-style data across U.S. Laura Barr is a deeply experienced and passionate college consultant, founder of Emerging Educational Consulting, and creator of the Capstone Certification program. Share Share Share Pin © 2005-2025 Emerging Educational Consulting. All Rights Reserved.

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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. Legacy students often come from highly resourced backgrounds think private schools, top-tier tutors, and significant investments in their education.

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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. As a private educator, I was appreciative that the College Board had at least released four legitimate practice exams beforehand.

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UPenn Financial Aid: Everything You Need to Know

AdmissionSight

UPenn uses this info to figure out how much your family can realistically contribute to your education, then covers the rest. While its not the full amount, its still a significant amount of support to help with the cost of your education. Penn works hard to ensure that even higher-income families can afford the education they deserve.

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College to Career: How to Future-Proof Your Path in an Age of AI and Uncertainty

Emerging College Consulting

Share Share Share Pin © 2005-2025 Emerging Educational Consulting. She’s dedicated to helping families and professionals navigate the college application process with simplicity, deliberation, and joy. All Rights Reserved.

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Change From Within

Penn Nursing

Her advice to Penn colleagues last year also underscores how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education won’t be fully realized by one committee, one survey, or one appointee. Educators should fully expect students to hold them accountable, according to Lewis. There’s some evidence, but not a whole lot.”

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Scholarship Saturday – May 31, 2025

JLV College Counseling

Closing Date : June 2, 2025 Description : Scholarship is open to students currently residing in the United States (undocumented applicants are eligible) who were born on or after June 2, 2005. ” Student Teacher Scholarship Sponsor : Hawaii Education Association Amount : $2,000.00