About this Webinar
Join Eric Brooks, who co-leads the U.S. News Education data team and oversees the ranking methodology, and Jodi Go, who leads the consumer product team behind the tools students use to research schools, for an inside look at how the rankings are built and how to use them wisely.

You'll leave understanding what the rankings really measure, what they don't, and how to factor them into your college search without letting a number make the decision for you.
Agenda
  • How US News Ranks Colleges Presentation
  • Live Q&A
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    Eric Brooks
    Director, Education Data Analysis, U.S. News
    Eric Brooks co-leads the U.S. News Education data team, overseeing methodology and quality control across all of the company’s school rankings and guides. With a strong commitment to data-driven insight, he prioritizes integrity, transparency, and usability in ranking methodologies—helping students and families make informed decisions about education.
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    Jodi Go
    Product Manager, U.S. News
    Jodi Go leads the consumer product and development team for U.S. News Education. She is responsible for building and refining the digital tools and product features that millions of students rely on when researching schools and navigating the college admissions process.
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    Samuel Day
    Former Assistant Director of Admissions
    Samuel Day is a former Assistant Director of Admissions at Purdue University, where he worked on the international recruitment team from 2022 to 2025, directly recruiting in nearly 30 countries and reviewing applications from many more. He led application review teams and trained staff in international application review and credential evaluation.

    Samuel holds a Master's in International Relations from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and dual Bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics and Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from Indiana University Bloomington. He was also a Fulbright grantee to Germany.

    Samuel approaches college advising as equal parts coach and cheerleader, helping students celebrate the milestones of the application process while navigating its challenges with confidence.
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