<p>Cut-throat was probably the wrong word. Here is an interesting article on the topic:</p>
<p>[News:</a> Reputation Without Rigor - Inside Higher Ed](<a href=“http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/08/19/rankings]News:”>http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/08/19/rankings)</p>
<p>Man, Tufts gets no love from PA scores despite its acceptance rate and counselor PA scores being tied with U of Chicago.</p>