<p>so you’re implying all LACs are bad because they don’t have medical school? or some LAC are bad but some are good even though they have no medical school ? or there is not bad school at all. Because in an idealistic world, there is no third tier school (because the alum of the school will defend the school reputation to death and you’ll believe them) but we live in reality where there are good and bad schools. Granted, your priorities and definitions of bad and good may be different from others. </p>
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<p>the easiest way is go to your local bookstore, check the rankings on USNews magazine, financial times, etc. Check the top 50 = first tier, top 100 = second tier and so on. You may believe them, you may not but at least they have done some calculations and research. If you’re the “critical and don’t want to believe all the hype about ivy-league” type, check each school’s website and do your own calculations using the school facts then rank them according to your own criteria. Of course, the general population may won’t agree with your ranking… but what do you care, as long as you’re happy in the school who cares… </p>
<p>PS: employer may care though so take my advice with a grain of salt. :p</p>