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

Emerging College Consulting

The Common Data Set is a standardized report produced by colleges and universities each year. Search: “[College Name] Common Data Set site: edu” Examples: University of Washington CDS University of Colorado Boulder CDS Tufts University CDS If you can’t find one, ask your school counselor or contact the admissions office.

GPA 52
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UPenn Financial Aid: Everything You Need to Know

AdmissionSight

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) offers generous, need-based financial aid packages to cover 100% of a student’s demonstrated financial need. On top of that, the average net cost for first-year students with aid has dropped 32% since 2005. Applications received after the deadlines will still be processed. Only 19% do.

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Focus on Admission

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

For the same reason, I am an advocate of universities highlighting both the percentage of applicants they admit and deny, in hopes of encouraging students to consider a balanced list of schools to visit or apply to. At Georgia Tech this year, we admitted 16% of applicants.

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The Best UC Schools: UC Rankings 2023

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Discover the most highly-ranked UC campuses and learn how to determine the best UC schools for your child Whether or not you’re a native Californian, you likely have some familiarity with the University of California system. News & World Report ranking methodology —which weighs multiple factors to assess each university’s ranking.

GPA 99
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Global Campuses, Dual Degree and Joint Degree Programs: What You Need to Know

Top Tier Admissions

These days, your options extend well beyond a semester abroad with exciting options for joint and dual degrees with top universities in the U.S. GLOBAL CAMPUSES Georgetown University in Qatar Through its School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University offers a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service at its campus in Qatar.

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Weekly Update: December 12

DC College Counseling

Following the hearing, 70 members of Congress signed a letter calling for the resignation of all three university presidents. CORNELL UNIVERSITY TO LIMIT EARLY DECISION ADMISSIONS Cornell University’s Faculty Senate has voted to limit the proportion of applicants admitted through early decision.

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UC Berkeley Avoids Enrollment Freeze

SSA Online College Prep

Recently, the organization filed a lawsuit against the university stating that the increasing enrollment rate has led to various community and environmental issues to neighborhoods surrounding UC Berkeley. Only 4,370 California residents and 509 out-of-state freshmen would be allowed to enter the university.