Students Say College Rankings Aren’t Most Important Part of Decision

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It is indeed good to see that students are selecting colleges on a variety of criteria. It is important not only to use a variety but also to rank the criteria relative to one another. This helps the student choose the college that will offer the best experience and training in all phases of the college experience. Read more about this at the Teen and In Between Blog: www.teenandinbetween.com

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Bob,

This study gives those of us who advise students through the college process faith that the students we work with are hearing what we are telling them -- "Use a number of the resources available to you, not just one, to guide you in making decisions that are right for you."

Emily Snyder

Educational Consultant

Chair, Independent Educational Consultants Association's (IECA) College Committee

Emily Snyder of VA 3:52PM February 05, 2010

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Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings

Robert Morse is director of data research for U.S.News & World Report and has worked at the company since 1976. He develops the methodologies and surveys for the Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools annual rankings, keeping an eye on higher-education trends to make sure the rankings offer prospective students the best analysis available. Morse Code provides deeper insights into the methodologies and is a forum for commentary and analysis of college, grad, and other rankings.

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