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College Roadmap · Coach Brief
CDS 2024-2025
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH · Public · 50,996 undergrad · Test-Optional
Accept
53.0%
Yield
23.6%
SAT Total
1320–1490
SAT EBRW
650–730
SAT Math
670–760
ACT
28–32
GPA
N/R
Mission, in their own words
What they value most (top 8 CDS factors)
- ACADRigor of secondary school recordVery Imp.
- ACADAcademic GPAVery Imp.
- ACADApplication EssayImportant
- NON-AExtracurricular activitiesImportant
- NON-ATalent/abilityImportant
- NON-ACharacter/personal qualitiesImportant
- ACADClass rankCons.
- ACADStandardized test scoresCons.
Decision plans
What they really value
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Application targets
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Deadlines · 2025-2026
EA Nov 1 · RD Jan 15 · Merit priority Nov 1 · FAFSA Feb 1
Demonstrated interest · Tracked
“As Ohio State considers interest, engage with the university through virtual sessions and targeted application essays.”
Pitch — to the parent
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Pitch — to the student
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vs. peers
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Updated 2026-04-22 · Source: SourceCollege Admissions Co-pilot