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Beyond Rankings: The Data Colleges Quietly Publish (and How Parents Can Use It)

Join us to learn how the Common Data Set can reveal what colleges value, and how families can use that data to make smarter college planning decisions.
Ideal for parents with teens in grades 8-11.

  Monday, June 1

 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET 

   Zoom

The clues to how colleges make admissions decisions are hiding in plain sight. Here’s how to uncover them.

Helping your teen research colleges can feel like trying to unlock a mystery. How do you find current stats on admissions rates, enrolled student demographics, financial aid awards, and more?

The good news is, colleges actually publish many of the answers, hidden in plain sight through a little-known resource called the Common Data Set (CDS).

Few families have heard of it. Fewer still know how to use it.

Yes, it’s dense. But inside, you’ll find insights that can dramatically change how you think about college lists, admissions odds, and what schools truly value.

Join Paul Kanarek, co-founder of The Princeton Review and former CEO of Collegewise, for a lively, parent-friendly session where he’ll show you how to decode the CDS and use it to make smarter, more strategic decisions for your teen.

During this event, you will learn:

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What the Common Data Set actually is (and why colleges may not advertise it)

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How to identify the metrics that matter and stop getting distracted by the rest

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How to spot what colleges truly value in applicants, without guessing or relying on rankings

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Practical ways to use CDS data when helping to shape your teen’s decisions

 

Why this matters for your family:

When you discover what really counts, you can help guide your teen toward schools that fit their goals and strengths, and improve their chances of admission.

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Meet Your Speaker

Paul Kanarek (1)
Paul Kanarek
Co-founder of The Princeton Review & Former Collegewise CEO

Paul Kanarek is a globally recognized expert in college admission and testing, having founded The Princeton Review in California in 1983 and later becoming the CEO of Collegewise in 2015. Widely quoted in all major papers, he has appeared on multiple television shows and has spoken about US college admissions all over the world. Despite his academic record in high school, which his mother would say didn't hint at a career in education, Paul has since become one of the world's foremost experts on testing and admissions. He is renowned for his lively, insightful, and inspiring talks, such as in College Admissions Today: Fact vs Fiction, where he debunks some of the more painful mythology surrounding college admissions while being entertaining and informative. Giddy at the opportunity to help families genuinely enjoy finding a great college fit, Paul Kanarek is a testament to the power of hard work and determination in achieving one's goals.

About Collegewise

 

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