Since 1984, the magazine US News and World Report has published a ranking of U.S. colleges that is referred to as America's Best Colleges. The magazine edition of Best Colleges 2009 was available August 25, 2008, and the rankings were published on the magazine's web site on August 22, 2008.Official Site: America's Best Colleges 2009
National Universities' Rankings
Criticism
The rankings are sometimes criticized for failing to take into account students' individual needs and the schools' uniqueness, and for encouraging students to focus too much on a school's prestige when deciding where to apply.The Daily Princetonian: Despite criticism, University stays in rankings... (September 17, 2007)
Other Rankings
Although the U.S. News rankings get quite a bit of press when they are published, there are other college rankings published as well. Princeton Review publishes an annual report on the 368 Best Colleges which provides detailed information about each school reviewed, for example.
How to Choose a College - Going the Extra Mile
Matthew Jaroszewicz showed off his musical talents to get Brown University's attention.
References
Fast Facts
-
Fact:
U.S. News Ranked based on information gathered from schools in 15 different categories, for example graduation rates, class size and average SAT ScoresOfficial Site: America's Best Colleges 2009
-
Fact:
-
Fact:
Harvard University was ranked first in the National Universities categoryOfficial Site: America's Best Colleges 2009
-
Fact:
Princeton University lost its number 1 ranking after eight years on the top of the listThe Daily Princetonian: Princeton loses number one spot... (August 22, 2008)
