At the beginning of the college search process, students often start with a misguided assumption. The idea that Ivy League schools are the best starting point in their college career is a common misconception. Some current statistics we have gathered will shine a light on another possible option that students often disregard when making their […]
What’s Wrong with Most College Rankings
Benjamin Franklin has been quoted as saying, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And he was right, of course, except that maybe one more item could be included on his list: yearly college rankings. In this country, nothing is perhaps more certain that death, taxes, and the […]
Forbes Top 20 Rankings – Liberal Arts Schools Balance Out the Usual Ivy League Domination
When Forbes publishes its list of “America’s Top Colleges,” people everywhere scramble to find their alma-mater, current school, or prospective college. These rankings take into consideration factors such as student satisfaction, post-graduate success, student debt, and graduation rate. It is expected that the prestigious Ivy League Colleges would dominate the top of this list, as […]