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618. HOW THE COMMON DATA SET CAN HELP INTERPRET WHAT COLLEGES TELL YOU
Finding your best fit school requires a lot of smart research, so don't overlook one of the best sources of institutional information available. Amy and Mike invited independent counselor Jane Gabin to discuss how the common data set can help interpret what colleges tell you.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What is the Common Data Set?
How can studying the CDS help with judging the value of a school?
What does a school's graduation rate tell us about the school?
How can the CDS be accessed and can anyone look at it?
Are there schools that try to hide their data?
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