To be included in the Top 27, a university needs to be ranked in the Top 60 of at least four of the following lists: Top Universities, Appily, Niche, College Vine, and Times Higher Education. I then excluded the maximum and minimum rankings and averaged the remaining scores to determine the final ranking. TOP 27… Continue reading Top 27 US History Schools 2024
To be included in the Top 29, a university must be ranked in the Top 60 of at least three lists: Top Universities, Appily, Niche, and Times Higher Education. Neither CollegeVine nor US News ranked Communication schools. The reduced number of sites allows schools to be excluded even though they are highly ranked in one… Continue reading Top 29 US Communications Schools 2024
Following my previous post on the top universities in the United States, I am initiating a series that focuses on schools that excel in specific majors. This series aims to provide valuable insights for students, parents, and educators interested in understanding university rankings for specific fields of study. To be included in the Top 26,… Continue reading Top 26 US Computer Science Schools 2024
I hate cash. I try my best not to carry it. My children will soon be 16 and 13, and I would like them to experience the freedom of spending their money however they want. If their friends want to stop and get food after a game, they should be able to pull out their… Continue reading Cash for Kids
Our family has two cars. A 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid (92K miles) and a 2007 Honda Accord (142K miles). Our oldest will get their driver’s license this fall and head off to college in two years. I have enjoyed our PHEV as it allows for the best of both worlds, as we have a… Continue reading Thinking about Getting an EV
If I am one thing, it is a runner. I hide from defining myself, but you are officially a runner when you run as much as I do. How much do I run? 26,000 miles in the last eight years. I am a different person than I was before I started running. It has altered my body and, even more… Continue reading Eight Years Of Running
When choosing a university to attend, you should envision a place that accepts all cultures and lifestyles. Whether you identify as a member of the LGBT community or not, 17% of college students identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, queer, or questioning. These students should feel welcomed and accepted at the universities they attend. Giving a score… Continue reading Universities Supporting LGBT
I compiled an aggregate of the top universities in the world a year ago. We shall now see what has changed for the United States. I used eight different resources for rankings. A university must be listed in at least seven of the eight rankings to be considered. I then removed the MAX and MIN… Continue reading Top United States Universities 2024
The draft is over, and it is time to pick up all the wrapping paper and decide which toy you want to play with first. The draft’s first night was the most important and paid off. Caleb Williams was one of many drama-free picks. I was ready for the carnage of trade offers, but the… Continue reading What Now For The Bears?
I’ve reached the age where I no longer am interested in my age-accelerating. The years go by faster and faster, and I wonder what I’m doing on this planet. Most nights before going to bed, I get a brief thought about dying and no longer being on this earth. It hurts my chest, and I… Continue reading I’m 42