The Real Best Colleges

College rankings are sexy and fun to read, but have you ever wondered if they are really legitimate?

If you have, I urge you to check out my latest story for CBSMoneyWatch.com that explores a variety of college rankings. In my article, I take a look at the methodology of various college rankings and then rate the rankers. My favorite college ranker is not the alpha dog — U.S. News & World Report.

Check out who is my top college ranker by reading my story. I won’t ruin the surprise here.

Lynn O’Shaughnessy is the author of  The College Solution.


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