| UCB, the "unexplainable" is that the rating for a number of schools cannot be reconciled to the criteria that are supposed to be measured, especially if confined to the undergraduate education.
After dozens of threads on the subject, I think that time has come to agree to the fact that the guidelines of USNews allow for broad interpretations which are hardly related to the published methodology.
It would be easier for the USNews to recognize the differences and admit that there PA is hardly representative of the undergraduate experience as they allow the respondents to define reputation very broadly and include elements that are not directly relevant to the quality of education at the UG level. For instant, the element of dedication to TEACHING as opposed to dedication to RESEARCH and publishing should be clearly defined. |