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

Emerging College Consulting

If you’re helping a high school student research colleges, you’ve probably run into a lot of promotional language: small class sizes, holistic admissions, vibrant campus life. But when it’s time to move from broad impressions to specific, strategic choices, there’s one underused tool that can help: the Common Data Set (CDS). It’s all in Section H.

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University of Southern California (USC) Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

Forbes recently reported that colleges utilizing legacy in admissions decisions has dropped by half in the last 10 years, and numerous states, like Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, and yes, California , have banned or restricted legacy admissions. If youre reading this, though, you probably know this, because one (or both!)

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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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Scholarship Saturday – May 31, 2025

JLV College Counseling

You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists , such as scholarships with requirements based on your state , major , grade level , ethnicity , or religion. ” Student Teacher Scholarship Sponsor : Hawaii Education Association Amount : $2,000.00 And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday , check it out.

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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. Story by Janine White Spring 2021 As protesters marched against police violence and racism in cities across the U.S.

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What Is Northwestern Known For? All You Need to Know

AdmissionSight

Northwestern University is known for its rigorous academics, particularly in undergraduate education, and its strong graduate programs in law, medicine, and business. Founded in 1851, this prestigious private research university in Evanston, Illinois has a long and distinguished history of academic excellence. for the Class of 2028.