http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/11/23/usnews

A survey on the US News rankings by the National Association for College Admission Counseling reveals what any counselor will tell you-- it's no way to learn anything about what colleges are good options for you...
We like the comment that the rankings are like Top 40 radio... do you let someone else tell you what to listen to?  Take charge and make your own playlist!