The Final Four are finally revealed:
Kentucky & Kansas, Louisville & Ohio State. This kind of
college sport tournaments are entertaining and a good occasion for
new athletes to make a name for themselves, but they are often
misunderstood as a good way of selecting a school. When a university
wins the March Madness event or any other kind of competition, more
students enroll. According to assistant professor Jaren Pope, winning
the March Madness championship leads to an increased number of
applications.
Any student who applies to a university
because of its athletic programs is seriously misguided. Some
universities spend a lot on their athletic programs, but this does
not mean other programs get the same kind of financing. Marketing
departments understand that winning the March Madness tournament is
good for admission and some universities will do everything they can
to attract the most talented players. This means a regular student
has no chance of getting selected for the basketball team.
When choosing a university, a
prospective student should focus on the degree they are interested
in. Finding out how many students graduate in this degree and whether
or not they find a job right away is a good way to spot a good
university. It is also important to pay attention to new buildings
being constructed, to the quality of the accommodations and to the
availability of scholarships and other forms of financial aid. These
are the signs of a university where money is spent on the students –
not on athletic programs which can only help a handful of students.
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