Not sure what to look for, do you know what this is called or where to find?
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Anonymous
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One college called themselves a level 5 as far as academics go; said it was the highest level,
Another school said they were considered a 4 academically. What is this numbering system and how does one go about finding a school's rating? |
Anonymous
| Could be the Fiske Guide. Fiske rates schools on academics, quality of life, and social life on a 1 to 5 scale. The book focuses on schools with academics that it rates a 3 and up (there are only a couple 2 star academic schools in the book). |
Anonymous
| ^^Should have added that it's a totally subjective rating system with no indication of how the schools are rated. However, the book has nice write ups of every school. It's my favorite college guide. |
Anonymous
| Be wary of all these ridiculous ratings. No school can be reduced to a number. |
Anonymous
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Honestly, I'm looking for something less academically challenging. (I know...the opposite of what most people need/want.)
Ho |
Anonymous
| If someone know of a college that is not all about "weeding out" kids I'd love to hear about it. Or maybe it's just major-driven. I heard this 30 years ago in Engineering and my DD now hears it in her pre-Med courses. What's a decent major (not engineering or premed) and/or college that's not all about being the best but get 18-21 yr olds better prepared for life totally on their own? |
Anonymous
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Read "Colleges that Change Lives."
http://www.amazon.com/Colleges-That-Change-Lives-Schools/dp/0143122304 |