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This happens because the rankings cited are a function of the academic output of the faculty. In contrast, this article is largely worrying about undergraduate-
by carbocation 16y ago
This happens because the rankings cited are a function of the academic output of the faculty. In contrast, this article is largely worrying about undergraduate-specific issues. In other words, I think you've identified a non sequitur committed by the author.
- geebee 16y agoI agree, these are only vaguely related issues. An undergraduate gets into Univ A and Univ B. Which one does he choose? A highly promising young researcher is recruited as a faculty member by univ A and univ B. Which does he choose? The difference between these questions also explains why some ratings place large, public research universities in the top few spots, and why in others (like us news), none of them crack the top 20. Of course, top faculty and research can be a draw for undergraduates, so they aren't totally unrelated, but grad (especially phd) students are far more influenced by the second question as well.
- JoeAltmaier 16y agoThere are many rankings, including acceptance rates, graduation rates. This causes its own problems, with the admissions process now skewed so heavily toward propping up these pointless figures (acceptance rate anyway) that High School Juniors are being asked to commit in writing.