Common Data Set

Summary of Significant Changes: 2008-2009

The items listed below are shaded in yellow throughout the sections.

Changed Items

C8C: Add a column so SAT essay and ACT essay gathered separately:

C. Please indicate how your institution will use the SAT or ACT writing component; check all that apply:

SAT Essay ACT Essay
For admission no no
For placement no no
For advising no no
In place of application essay no no
As a validity check on the application essay no no
No college policy as of now no no
Not using essay component no no

Permanently Deleted or Temporarily Discontinued Items

  • C20: Common Application Question – removed.
  • E4-E8 The "Library Collections" section has been removed until a new Academic Libraries Survey is in the field.
Last updated: 12/10/2021