At What Point Do Rankings Stop Mattering?

[beyphy]

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BYU NewsNet - Science professors don’t view evolution as an ‘either-or’ proposition indicates that most at BYU do not see conflict between evolution and (LDS) theology (unlike at some other religious schools with respect to their theologies).

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<p>they probably have similar views to those at Baylor</p>

<p>[Baylor</a> University || Department of Biology || Science and Faith Resources](<a href=“Department of Biology | Baylor University”>Department of Biology | Baylor University)</p>

<p>as for the OP:</p>

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[My coworker] said that Institution A was “leagues ahead of” Institution B and it would give her a leg up anywhere in the US.

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<p>Your coworker is wholly misinformed. Many top 25 universities (i.e. those generally considered ‘elite’) have reputations that falter in some regions. UCLA is particularly weak in the South, and probably isn’t that strong in the midwest; Vanderbilt is weak in the west coast, and so on.</p>

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For example, in Louisville, Ky, a degree from the University of Louisville will carry more weight than a degree from University of Iowa or Michigan State even though both of these schools outrank University of Louisville. UofL is a local school in the area.

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<p>the degree is one small factor in the applicant’s overall essay. What determines which applicant will get the job, if that’s what we’re talking about, will be which one has the more accomplished resume, and which one does better in the interview.</p>