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« The IRS Says, "Bring It" | Main | A Want of Civility » Wednesday, May 16, 2007Revenge of the Second BananaIntriguing article in the Times today about a college phenomenon I have been watching for the past three years: The rise of the second tier schools. Tons of smaller, private colleges all over the country (my own current institution included) have exploded in applications over the past few years, prompted by the unbelievable competition of the Ivies and the similar academic experiences students can receive from less classically prestigious schools. Northeastern, for example has been traditionally mocked for its "safety school" status- the poor man's BU, if you will. But in spite of this the number of applications has increased exponentially, as has the rejection rate. It's a fascinating turn of events that makes a curious journalism major wonder what her degree will count for 15 years from now. Posted by ejohnson at 11:14 AM
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