In our kickoff episode, Brennan and Rick discuss the annual college rankings. What factors go into creating them? What do they and do they not indicate about the quality of a college? To what extent should students and families consider rankings in their admission experience?
They also provide a few resources for further consideration:
Listen: Revisionist History, "Lord of the Rankings" Malcolm Gladwell
College Guidance Network, Best Rankings Webinar EVER!
Read: Top Three Reasons NOT to Trust Rankings, 5 Best Tips For Responsibly Using College Rankings
Try This: Create Your Own Rankings System
More about your co-hosts:
Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling, Khan Lab School
Rick Clark, AVP and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission- Georgia Tech