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University of Southern California (USC) Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, CA. 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. If youre reading this, though, you probably know this, because one (or both!)

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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.

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UPenn Financial Aid: Everything You Need to Know

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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. Back in 2003, 80% of aid recipients needed loans, but today? Only 19% do.

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Vanderbilt Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

Located in the Music City (Nashville, TN, for the uninitiated), Vanderbilt University is a private research university that was founded in the wake of the Civil War by railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt. Still, at many highly selective universities, legacy status remains part of the admissions equation.

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Change From Within

Penn Nursing

Lewis has been at Penn Nursing since 2005 and she became Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusivity in 2015. I know of several open positions at major universities and colleges across the country. “Our students have just been wonderful examples of individuals who are committed to social justice and advocacy,” Lewis says.

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Meet the Ivy League Mascots: History + Fun Facts

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John Harvard / The Crimson ( Harvard University ) Harvard is a unique case when talking about the Ivy League mascots. Instead, the university’s identity is strongly tied to the color crimson and the symbolic representation of John Harvard. Lets go through the famous Ivy League mascots and explain their history.

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The Ultimate Guide to BS/MD and Early Assurance Programs: What Families Need to Know

Emerging College Consulting

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