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Stop Trusting College Admissions Rankings
Stop Trusting College Admissions Rankings In 2026, enrollment trends shifted 4% toward safety schools, exposing how college rankings have become a misleading compass. Top-tier schools tightened selectivity while mid-tier institutions lost their foothold, leaving families to navigate a fractured landscape. College Admissions Trends 2026: The Barbell Effect Unveiled Key Takeaways