Reece Johnson

Editorial Director

Contributors/Reece Johnson

Education

MS Columbia University
BS University of Washington

Expertise

Higher education policy
Future of learning
Future of work

Reece Johnson is the editorial director for news and data. He writes about the future of work and higher education, student political activism, and expanding educational opportunities. Reece holds a master's degree from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. His work has been cited by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Forbes, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, and Brookings.

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Most College Students Say Using AI Tools on Job Applications Gives an Unfair Advantage

Just 38% of students trust employers to use AI to process job applications. Explore survey findings in our report.

November 27, 2023

Two in Five Students Think Standardized Tests Are a Good Measure of College Readiness

Most students BestColleges surveyed (52%) say schools should adopt a test-optional policy. Find more survey results in our report.

March 26, 2024

Students’ Top Factors in College Choice and Admissions: 2023

Our 2023 College Choice and Admissions Survey reveals how students choose colleges and the variables they think colleges should factor into admissions decisions.

November 3, 2023

Less Than One-Third of Students Think Legacy Admissions Should Be Allowed: Survey

Nearly half of students BestColleges surveyed (46%) say legacy admissions may have hurt their chances of getting into the college of their choice.

October 30, 2023

Half of College Students Would Have Used AI on Admissions Essay: Survey

Survey data shows students are split on whether they think AI tools should be allowed on college essays and applications.

November 29, 2023

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