  Universities in Latin America  The struggle to make the grade
If only more of the region’s higher-education institutions were
like the University of São Paulo  See article  Readers' comments
James AntiBr  Alas, another feel good article about Brazil. Wow,
moving up 30% or so from bottom heap this week to number blah
blah.  Wake me up when the leading Brazilian Universities reach
the top 25% GLOBALLY. Maybe, just maybe I will start believing
Brazil is really improving.  Now, to stir the pot a bit. How
about some ideas (in a positive way) to Brazucas. 1)Adopt GED
and CLEP testing from the USA where anyone can truly have an
opportunity to attend University. Not just the Elites who
routinely get the free education afforded to all, but are the
only ones who can afford to prepare for the Vestibular (an one a
year; once in a lifetime change to get to University).  2)Allow
Universities like DeVry but in a hybrid way (technology,
business fast track+ well funded multi-billion yuan incubator
(private, of course no