What does PA mean? Consideration I: Scholarship Record

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<p>USNWR lists four factors that voters should consider in assigning a PA score to undergraduate colleges:</p>

<li> Scholarship Record</li>
<li> Curriculum</li>
<li> Quality of Faculty</li>
<li> Quality of Students</li>
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<p>For this thread, please explain what you think is meant by “SCHOLARSHIP RECORD” and how vital this assessment should be in the context of one’s Total PA score for an undergraduate program.</p>

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<p>I would think it means what percent of graduates/students achieve major awards like Rhodes Scholars, etc. Just my two cents.</p>