One of the biggest decisions in a young person’s life, especially nowadays, is deciding where to attend college. Questions abound about the quality of education and future career prospects, especially given the large time and financial investment that goes into higher education. Do any of these statements sound reminiscent of conversations you’ve heard about college?
- “You know, my coworker’s son got into Yale. They’re ranked #3 in the nation.”
- “My kid’s looking into business school. We’re looking at UPenn because it took the top spot in the rankings.”
- “He has his heart set on an Ivy because they’re so prestigious and highly ranked.”
U.S. News and World Reports. Princeton Review. Forbes. Wall Street Journal. They all publish annual lists of the top-ranked colleges in America. I may even be missing the names of a few of popular publications. Exactly how much decision-making weight should be placed onto “best college” lists and rankings?…
