<p>While wikipedia says “Some higher education experts, auch as Kevin Carey of Education Sector, have argued that U.S. News and World Report’s college rankings system is merely a list of criteria that mirrors the superficial characteristics of elite colleges and universities,” that is one man’s opinion. It is not a statement of fact. I hope you will know the difference when you need to write a paper in college.</p>
<p>You did say “Get a high GPA, some internship and research experiences and that’s all that matter’s.” That is not all that matters (or matter’s ;)).</p>