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Based only on SAT/ACT scores. Interesting. Cal Tech = #1
1 posted on 10/22/2014 8:25:22 AM PDT by Pharmboy
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I thought you girls and boys might be interested in this. Pardon me for the ping if you’re not.


2 posted on 10/22/2014 8:28:36 AM PDT by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must.)
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My alma mater, which has sadly fallen into Liberal Times:

29 Claremont McKenna College 1410


3 posted on 10/22/2014 8:30:42 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (I'M WITH CRUZ!)
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I didn’t notice Hillsdale in that list.


4 posted on 10/22/2014 8:31:50 AM PDT by jonathonandjennifer
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#8 Harvey Mudd College. They started a “diversity” program a few years ago, which has undoubtedly lowered their score. Fortunately, daughter had already graduated before all that started.


5 posted on 10/22/2014 8:37:31 AM PDT by Hoffer Rand (Bear His image. Bring His message. Be the Church.)
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I think that liberal arts colleges are pretty much useless these days, and not worth the “investment.”


7 posted on 10/22/2014 8:38:23 AM PDT by Maceman
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Caltech retains No. 1 standing in global higher education ranking system

And we are still undefeated in football since 1993!!

9 posted on 10/22/2014 8:43:03 AM PDT by kosciusko51 (Enough of "Who is John Galt?" Who is Patrick Henry?)
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For later


10 posted on 10/22/2014 8:46:01 AM PDT by kalee
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The score is an average of the 25th and 75th percentiles for the SAT scores of the school's admitted students, so it's not exactly what one would think.

I did a little study once and found out that universities with virtually the same 'average SAT' may have wildly different 25th percentiles.

I'm not surprised about Cal Tech. Check this graphic showing how selective Cal Tech is. From there, you can compare it against similar graphics for Stanford and other schools.

11 posted on 10/22/2014 8:53:11 AM PDT by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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intelligence doesn’t equal wisdom


12 posted on 10/22/2014 8:53:16 AM PDT by Squidpup ("Fight the Good Fight of Faith")
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Then on the other end is #1339 Livingstone College with an SAT of 660.


13 posted on 10/22/2014 9:01:51 AM PDT by KarlInOhio (The IRS: either criminally irresponsible in backup procedures or criminally responsible of coverup.)
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Notre Dame is 11th? Ahead of Duke/Tufts/Swarthmore/Williams? Something seems incorrect there.
17 posted on 10/22/2014 10:13:45 AM PDT by WL-law
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208 schools have SAT averages of 1200 or more. That’s pretty good. It means there are plenty of opportunities for qualified students to get an education not held back by the unqualified.


19 posted on 10/22/2014 10:31:27 AM PDT by grania
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