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These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report
These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report A new U.S. News and World Report study ranked the top 10 Massachusetts public and charter high schools and crowned those who are best in class.  The publication released the new state rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 29, grading schools on graduation rates, college readiness, and teacher-to-student ratio.  Boston Latin School led the pack in Massachusetts with a graduation rate of 98 percent and a college readiness rating of 94.4. The school also ranked as one of the 50 best in the nation. Following Boston Latin School were Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School …

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2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says 2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says People who live in Massachusetts have access to some of the best hospitals in the country, a new study has found.  Two Boston hospitals were named among the 22 healthcare facilities that made an elite "Honor Roll" list created by U.S. News and World Report, meaning they excel across all or most types of care evaluated by researchers.   Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, both located in Boston, tied for best in the nation, the study said.  Brigham and Women's Hospital is also ranked fifth in the nation for treating cancer and named the best in the country in o…

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End Of A 'Legacy': Prestigious University In Northeast Halts Admissions Perk End Of A 'Legacy': Prestigious University In Northeast Halts Admissions Perk
End Of A 'Legacy': Prestigious University In Northeast Halts Admissions Perk Legacy college applicants will no longer receive a "bump" admissions preference at a prominent university in the Northeast.    Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, announced on Wednesday, July 19 that it would formally end admission preference for applicants who are related to Wesleyan graduates, according to a statement from the university.  Legacy status played a "negligible" role in the university's admission process for years, the statement said, but in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision that effectively ended affirmative action, t…

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