Episode 5: The Common Data Set: An Underutilized Resource and How to Use it
Join us as we discuss an important and informative data source called the Common Data Set Initiative. Colleges that participate in the CDS provide useful information about first time in college admissions, including how they review academic and nonacademic factors, ACT/SAT scores, GPA, and class rank. Other information found in the CDS is around class sizes, transfer students, financial aid, and other data that is not found elsewhere.
Episode 4: Being an Informed Consumer on College Visits
Join as we discuss the importance of being an informed consumer on college visits. Utilizing the many different types of college visits, such as formal, informal, fly-ins, virtual, college fairs and high school visits, helps families better explore the colleges they are interested in. But it is easy to fall for the marketing of the school, so join us as we discuss how to help families navigate the process effectively while focusing on each student’s 6 Keys of College Fit.