Are College Rankings Actually Useful?
Every year, U.S. News & World Report ranks U.S. colleges - and the rankings create a buzz. But should prospective students and parents pay any attention to it?
March 16, 201813m 27s
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Show Notes
In 1983, U.S. News & World Report began ranking America’s colleges. More than 30 years later, they continue to release annual lists of the “best” schools in the country. We talk with Inside Higher Ed’s Scott Jaschik and U.S. News’ Robert Morse about how these rankings have shaped how students select colleges in America.