Part VI: Ignore the Rankings and Focus on the Data (Selectivity)

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In continuing the series of threads that focus on individual slices of data, here is the relevant information that many will use to evaluate a school’s selectivity. Sorting has been done according to the percentage of students that graduated from high school in the Top 10% of their class.

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<p>Why reinvent the wheel? USnews does this for you and the online service allows for a quick sorting according to selectivity. </p>

<p>The top 10% is a misleading figure as it includes school that admit based on small out of state enrollment and a restricted pool, Of course, for many schools it is also the PA’s best sidekick to accomplish the goals of Morse and his friends who need to “level” the playing field.</p>