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  U.S. News and World Report  made splashy headlines last week with the release of their 2024 college rankings list. Some colleges are celebrating their ascension, while other big name institutions are decrying the results after plummeting down the list.  The real question though is  does it even matter? Read on for a quick summary of what’s changed in the rankings and our perspective on whether students and families should care at all –  What’s Changed – U.S. News and World Report  produces the most consumed rankings of colleges and universities in the country. They’ve also faced growing criticism for their ranking methodology which historically emphasized factors that are often a proxy for the wealth and privilege of the institutions and the students they enroll, rather than measures of quality or outcomes. As a number of prominent law and medical schools have dropped participation in the rankings all together, the company changed this year’s methodology ...

  High school students and their parents thinking about college admissions have probably heard quite a lot about demonstrated interest. But do you know what it’s all about and where it matters most? Read on for where demonstrated interest has the biggest impact…it might not be what you think–  What to know about demonstrated interest In college admissions, demonstrated interest is the term used to describe the actions that a prospective applicant can take to communicate their level of interest and investment in a college. These actions can include what you may think of right away– visiting a college, completing an official tour or information session, attending a representative visit at the high school, completing an interview, or visiting the college’s table at a fair. Completing strong, thoughtful, and well-supported supplemental essays or short answer responses is another action applicants can take to show colleges they are serious. This list also includes actions you may n...