<p>While there are a number of negative issues with the product produced by Bob Morse, the alternatives have --so far-- been nothing short of abysmal. It is also worth remembering that the USnews has been instrumental in bringing us information that might have remained kept on a need-to-know basis if left to the schools. </p>
<p>And, last but not least, for all the criticisms about rankings (and complaints about poor performance by a few favorite schools) can we REALLY state that the rankings are … inaccurate? Are HYPS really not deserving their top dog status? </p>
<p>In the end, there is a lot more to the USNews than the mere ranking. It is YOUR decision to focus on that part or to … ignore it.</p>