College rankings exposed : the art of getting a quality education in the 21st century

The author examines the hype around college rankings, concluding that they are unreliable and deceptive, and provides strategies on how to identify the right school for a particular student, using criteria such as the importance of general education; a commitment to writing, speaking and critical thinking skills; a commitment to active learning; opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom; and the presence of a diverse, intellectually active and respectful community.