The Common Data Set Explained: GPA, Test Scores, and What Colleges Really Want
Emerging College Consulting
JUNE 6, 2025
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.
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