How U.S. News Collects Data: Common Data Set

The 2009-2010 Common Data Set has been finalized and is now ready for use on the 2009-2010 college and university surveys conducted by participating publishers. The 2009-2010 Common Data Set can be downloaded or printed out at the CDS website (CommonDataSet.org). Publishers participating in the CDS initiative include:

· The College Board
· Peterson's
· U.S.News & World Report

You can be an active participant in the CDS initiative by joining the CDS electronic discussion group. Join the group at CollegeBoard.org by clicking on "Admissions and Enrollment Staff" and following the "Common Data Set Discussion Group" link.

You can also monitor the activities of the initiative via the CDS website. The most current CDS will always be posted there, along with information on activities related to the CDS.

Thank you for your ongoing interest and support.

The College Board
Peterson's
U.S.News & World Report