The Common Data Set Explained: GPA, Test Scores, and What Colleges Really Want
Emerging College Consulting
JUNE 6, 2025
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). The Common Data Set is a goldmine of clear, consistent, and comparable college data—and it’s one of the best-kept secrets in the college planning process. What is the Common Data Set (CDS)?
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