The CBSS college-bound database is in large part the product of a voluntary student survey distributed annually in all 50 states between the months of September and March. Student response information is added weekly. Survey forms are distributed to most secondary schools throughout the United States.

The survey utilized by CBSS is targeted to reach the national college-bound market early and continually on a very timely basis. It's voluntary administration and participation is not linked to testing or other performance evaluation activities. However, a much greater percentage of respondents tend to be highly-motivated and achievement-oriented. As an example, more than 70% of freshman and sophomore respondents report grade point averages of A+, A, A-, B+ or B.

Colleges and universities can search the CBSS database by completing the Student Profile Selection form, and can begin that process right now online. Selections can be made utilizing up to 20 different criteria with over 270 variables. The criteria are:

• Name and Address

• E-mail Address

• Gender

• Graduation Year

• Date of Birth

• Parent's First Name

• Grade Point Average

• Type of College Student Plans to Attend

• Denominational College/University

• College Specialties Preference

• Career Interest/Intended Major

• Sports/Activities Participation

• Ethnic Background

• Religious Affiliation

• Language Spoken in the Household

• Military Preference

• Computer Ownership

• Housing Preference

• Income

• Telephone Number

 
Geographical Selections

• State County

• Sectional Center

• Zip Code

• Cross Section

Accuracy Note: The CBSS secondary school database is guaranteed to be 98% accurate. To maintain the highest standard of accuracy, addresses are run through the Postal Service's address standardization and NCOA programs during initial input and thereafter on a quarterly basis.