College rankings are often based on a variety of factors that don’t actually account for the true value of the school’s education.
Did you know that “reputation,” an elusive, self-perpetuating factor, factors highly into rankings? How about the fact that peer institutions and secondary-school guidance counselors get to put in their “two cents.” The list goes on.
Bottom line: do your research and pick a school that is a good FIT for YOU.
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