The U.S. News and World Report college rankings are a must-read for students and parents around the country. But dozens of colleges are now revolting against the magazine's rankings, vowing to develop their own method for assessing a school's excellence. Join Kojo for a discussion with a college president who's abandoning the U.S. News rankings.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-06-25/alternative-college-ranking-system
An Alternative College Ranking System
Listen Monday, Jun. 25, 2007 at 1:06 p.m. in Education
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Guests
Kate Will
President, Gettysburg College; Incoming Chair, The Annapolis Group
Brian Kelly
Editor, U.S. News and World Report
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