A guide to what college rankings don't tell you.

The 2022-2023 Ratings Are In!

The search for the right college can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, most rankings don't tell you what matters most: what students are learning. This resource does tell you by grading colleges and universities in seven core areas of knowledge.

Why These Core Subjects Matter

What Will They Learn?® is designed to help you decide whether the colleges you are considering prepare graduates to succeed.

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Numbers Tell the Story

After reviewing over 1,100 colleges and universities, we found that 22 schools had an “A” grade core curriculum, requiring at least 6 of 7 subject areas. Of those "A" schools, 16 are private and 6 public.

View other key findings, such as grade breakdown by region, required subject areas, public vs. private institutions, and school type.

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The
Knowledge
Crisis

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What
Employers
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College Choice
Resources

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National Society of ACTA Scholars

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High School
Counselor
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The Problem
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Campus Climate

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