<p>BTW, at our high shool the difference between being ranked 10th or 36th in the class can come down to one course or one A- vs. a B so consider what ranking really are about—a way for a lame magazine to make money and lots of it. With the world we live in and emerging global economy something could be said for the world rankings having more meaning for this and future generations than a US- centric one, but again, neither means much in the real world. So I believe you should make your choce based on informed thoughts of your own.</p>