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Despite my affinity for charts, visualizations, and lists, I confess that I have mixed feelings about the public’s growing interest in college data . (Thank you, Ron Lieber, for the profile in the NYT!) For selfish reasons, I am gratified. There’s nothing like demand when it comes to enhancing one's bottom line. More importantly, though, knowledge is power. Equipped with the right tools, families are empowered for a proactive college search. My concern is that familie