Good article by Frank Bruni of the New York Times regarding the proliferation of US college rankings and a caution about putting too much faith in any one source. Applying to college is truly a unique experience and the decision a student makes should ultimately be the result of introspection and a great deal of research. Each student’s preferences, therefore, will be based on a mix of very personal criteria, motivations and objectives. College rankings should be viewed with a critical eye and through the same filter of “personal criteria” established by the student.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/opinion/sunday/how-to-make-sense-of-college-rankings.html?_r=0