As usual, here is my roundup of posts that I wrote for my CBSMoneyWatch.com college blog during the past week.
Why U.S. News’ College Rankings are a Joke
First up, and my favorite, is my take on U.S. News & World Report’s latest college rankings that were released on Thursday. It’s a provocative headline, but I think it’s true.
How Financial Aid Formulas Rip Off Parents on the Coast
This story could infuriate you if you happen to live in an expensive city on the West or East Coast.
Bill Gates University: Why Not?
I read an interesting essay in The Chronicle of Higher Education that suggested that Bill Gates start his own university. You’ll find out why in this post.
Lynn O’Shaughnessy is the author of The College Solution.