Back in the day, US News and World Report was a magazine. Now...it's basically just known for its rankings, college rankings to be specific. Anyone who has been through the college search process has seen the rankings, and any college listed high in the rankings is quick to tout their position. The list seems so clear and objective, that it is often taken as the definitive decision on the "prestige," importance, and value of a college. However, most people don't understand ho