Colleges pay attention: How do top 10 rankings influence applications?
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 12:04
in Mathematics & Economics
Ranked lists are everywhere. If you want to pick out a college, restaurant, hotel, or doctor, chances are there's a Top 10 list that can tell you which ones are the best. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, moving a mere two spots up or down a ranked list can greatly impact consumer perception.