Every university has a rape problem. But when administrators discourage victims from reporting, potential students need to ask tougher questions
When I was 17 years old and choosing between Cornell and Wesleyan, rape was the farthest thing from my mind. And it's probably not high on the list of the millions of high school seniors and their parents who have to decide by May 1 which college is The One. They're often looking at student/faculty ratios and financial aid offers, major programs, Greek life and sports teams.
But high-school seniors pouring over rape reporting statistics instead of acceptance letters? Not usually.
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