<p>so what does it mean to have more or less per 1000 students? What does it mean to have a lower or higher percentage of applicants receive awards? (OK - better prepped applicants leads to a higher win percentage).</p>
<p>The program is " the largest U.S. international exchange program". It is not an academic competition. Indeed, the program website says “Developing a strong, feasible and compelling project proposal is the most important aspect of a successful Fulbright application.”</p>
<p>So what conclusion do we draw from success in getting these? That their grads write “trong, feasible and compelling project proposal”. OK. A good, transferrable skill, but not one worth competing over. </p>
<p>We have enough rankings already. Do we really need another?</p>