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Money, Mission Skew Rankings

Money, Mission Skew Rankings

August 23, 2007

UConn Scores Well, But Public Schools Have A Hard Time Staying With Private Universities
UConn Scores Well, But Public Schools Have A Hard Time Staying With Private Universities

August 23, 2007

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Opposing view: Expand overseas programs

Opposing view: Expand overseas programs

August 23, 2007

Our nation's future security and economic well-being requires the next generation to know the world well. That's why America needs to increase dramatically the number and diversity of its students studying abroad and learning strategic languages.
Our nation's future security and economic well-being requires the next generation to know the world well. That's why America needs to increase dramatically the number and diversity of its students studying abroad and learning strategic languages.

August 23, 2007

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Our opinion on study-abroad: Education or vacation?

Our opinion on study-abroad: Education or vacation?

August 23, 2007

Twenty years ago, when college students studied abroad they usually devoted their entire third year, immersing themselves in the language and culture. That's how it became known as "junior year abroad." Times have changed, and not for the better.
Twenty years ago, when college students studied abroad they usually devoted their entire third year, immersing themselves in the language and culture. That's how it became known as "junior year abroad." Times have changed, and not for the better.

August 23, 2007

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College ranks and college angst

College ranks and college angst

August 21, 2007

The parent who uses only U.S. News & World Report's rankings to pick a college is as shortsighted as the admissions officer who selects students based solely on test scores.
The parent who uses only U.S. News & World Report's rankings to pick a college is as shortsighted as the admissions officer who selects students based solely on test scores.

August 21, 2007

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Use college rankings with a grain of salt

Use college rankings with a grain of salt

August 20, 2007

Statistics are easily manipulated and can be used to produce a pre- determined outcome. It is no wonder that many college presidents and educators are refusing to participate in the U.S. News & World Report's annual college ranking survey.
Statistics are easily manipulated and can be used to produce a pre- determined outcome. It is no wonder that many college presidents and educators are refusing to participate in the U.S. News & World Report's annual college ranking survey.

August 20, 2007

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