Conspiracy Theory or Reality

Why does the #1 ranking, plastered on the front of the Berea College website trouble me?
• It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Berea is the best in these areas that were measured. What surprises me is that these were the areas chosen for examination. The first time I read the Washington Monthly article, I got the usual reaction of pride when someone flatters me or what I do. But when I began to examine the document, I grew suspicious that the statistics were catered for our school.
• The ranking places the kind of attention on the school that attracts unsubstantiated competition. • If the school is really the best kept secret, why not keep hushed about it? • PS I know this is a controversial subject. If you disagree, how about you post me a comment.