The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson's -Thomson Learning, U.S. News & World Report, and Wintergreen/Orchard House.

The combined goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a sutdent's transition into higher education, as well as to reduce the reporting burden on data providers. For more information about the CDS please click here.