The New College Rankings Are Coming Soon

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oswealdgar of FL 8:03AM September 30, 2009

I was hoping to see rankings of on-line universities for the first time ... are they still in the works?

Stuart of HI 9:41PM September 01, 2009

There is so much hype and marketing that surrounds the US News rankings. I think they are great in that it generates interest in going to more selective schools. But, too often these rankings influence a student's decision when choosing college to apply. (Of course, March Madness and the BCS do the same.) But, what is shocking is how many schools are trying to game the ranking formula. Policies like SAT optional are not so benign or benevolent, because often the underlying intention is to boost average SAT scores and get a higher rank in the US News ranking. Likewise, some schools that have actually had the courage to entirely do away with the SAT who were once on the top 50 list are no longer in the top 50. The other thing that bothers me is how many of the smaller schools play second fiddle to the primary top 50 list. Yes, there is the positive aspect of receiving some exposure, but the news that ultimately sells is the front page news. There are many local seminars that offer some free great advice. I have been a big fan of David Kim and Jim Narangajavana of C2 Education (http://www.c2educate.com). They do a yearly college seminar in almost every major metro area twice a year. A lot of things that helped me to send my daughters to Swarthmore and Dartmouth respectively is a direct result of the advice I have received from them. And, equally as important is how to pay for these programs. There is no need to pay thousands of dollars to a college counseling specialist when you have free advice like this readily available. There needs to be more democratization of education if we are to continue to be a great and prosperous nation.

Jenny Porter of VA 12:45PM August 22, 2009

I am in 12th grade and is in the mist of choosing a variety of subjects to study after high school. At the moment, I am interested in studying to become a dentist, biochemist, or to get a degree in computer science. My family is not very rich and so I want to find a good yet affordable college. After researching alittle about medicine, I decided that it is barely possible for me to finish the course once i start. I recently began looking for information about computer science, I wanted to know what school fits best to study computer science, and what can I do with a degree i get in computer science, and how much years does it normally take to finish off with a I.T degree.thanks for advice.

Jason 1:10PM August 19, 2009

I'm a senior two student from Shanghai,and I will take TOEFL test and SAT next year.I want to know the latest school rankings on economics.Please reply to me as soon as possible.Thank you!

Clemont of CA 9:38AM August 18, 2009

By comparison with SAT grades，is ACT grades the same for a foreign student to get the admisson from university or college？ Solve it please，i don‘t think positively about it，thanks

Barry of MN 11:11PM August 11, 2009

No effect this year. Finance data is from FY 07 and 08 and Admissions/Financial aid data is for Fall 08.

Mythbuster of OH 1:53PM August 06, 2009

I'm wondering, how will the great losses in endowment this year affect the College Rankings, especially on the LIberal Arts list?

Curious Reader of NY 12:26PM August 03, 2009

It is too bad US News & World Report has become the US Rarely News & World Report. Now with a monthly reporting schedule, the magazine is as good as useless for people who travel a lot. That internet site does not do a great deal of good on airplanes and when the internet is not available.
I guess that is why its circulation has nearly dropped in half since going monthly and its existance may be called into question soon. I know after following it for 15 years that this will be my last.

S Shukovsky of NJ 5:45PM July 30, 2009