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Kaplan Survey: Admissions Officers’ Skepticism of College Rankings Remains High, with 70 Percent Saying They’ve Lost Prestige

85% of Elite College Admissions Ignore Rankings Here's Why

Elite college admissions ignore rankings because officers view them as flawed metrics that fail to capture the student experience and learning outcomes. They prioritize holistic fit over prestige lists, guiding families toward authentic decision-making. Seventy percent of admissions officers in the Kaplan Survey say rankings have lost prestige, signaling a