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Rankings Drive College Behavior
- US News rankings created a competitive ratchet that shapes college behavior and priorities.
- Colleges now game measurable signals like SAT averages to climb those rankings rather than focus on real learning.
Prepare Early To Raise SAT Scores
- If you want a famous college, improve your SAT score by steady, early preparation and vocabulary drip.
- Treat test prep as an intentional game you can enroll in and play strategically to raise scores.
Build Non‑Teen Activities Early
- Do non-teen activities (NTAs): start ventures, projects, or research that show initiative and produce results.
- Use NTAs to demonstrate self-direction, impact, and the ability to get things done beyond school clubs.