June 2026 · 7 min read
The 1500+ Illusion: Deconstructing the “Average SAT” in the Test-Optional Era
Why the number on the Common Data Set is not the number you think it is
When test-optional schools report a 1520 average SAT, that number reflects only students who chose to submit scores — not the full admitted class. A data-driven breakdown using verified CDS Section C7 institutional priority data.
SAT StrategyTest-OptionalCommon Data Set
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June 2026 · 8 min read
Shifting Baselines: How Institutional Priorities Altered the 2025–2026 College Admissions Landscape
A Common Data Set Deep Dive
A data-driven analysis of how top universities weighted their 18 institutional admissions factors in the most recent Common Data Set filings — and what the data reveals about holistic vs. formulaic review.
Common Data SetAdmissions TrendsData Analysis
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