September 24, 2006 ·

Peculiar King5 Story about UW and UWT

I’m a bit baffled by this story.  The general premise seems to be that UWT and UW-Bothell are fall back campuses for those not accepted at UW.  It makes this statement.  It then compares freshman SAT scores for UWT and UW showing that UW is ‘better.’  Then it presents several disjointed facts about the various campuses.  Realize, UWT has had exactly one freshman class that hasn’t even started yet.  The story doesn’t compare the graduate programs that have been around for several years now.  It doesn’t compare student data over time, the growth of the campus, or mention that UWT is building new student housing.  I’m not looking to glorify UWT or downplay UW Seattle.  This story simply seems a bit premature and the argument poorly developed.  In effect, the writer bothers me…  Time to go to bed.

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