Skip to content
Link copied to clipboard
Link copied to clipboard

College rankings are pure ‘hype’ (and I work at Penn)

Don't pick a school based on its college rankings. If you have the skill and ambition to get into my school, you’ll likely do every bit as well if you opt for a less elite one.

This year, the U.S. News and World Report downgraded Columbia University’s ranking from second in the nation to 18th.
This year, the U.S. News and World Report downgraded Columbia University’s ranking from second in the nation to 18th.Read moreGetty Images / The Inquirer