The SAT test is one of the most controversial issues in the world of
college admissions. This recent article on test preparation services
only adds fuel to the already lively debate.
Inside Higher Ed broke this story about a Clemson University staff
member who outlined precisely how the university seeks to "Manipulate, Er, Influence 'U.S. News'". This information will give you a new lens
with which to read the college rankings.
This commentary on college rankings
appeared in the Boston Globe
in response to the much talked about Clemson revelations. We
wholeheartedly agree that formulas cannot capture the most important
qualities of a school. Even if the college ranking organizations were
able to gather unmanipulated data, we must remember that the top ranked schools are not the best schools for every applicant.
