"Very," said Baker.
"Can you tell me how these charts are compiled?"
Baker turned back to the sheaf of individual charts. "Each item of data, which is considered significant in evaluating an applicant, is plotted individually against standards which have been derived from an examination of all possible sources of information."
"Such as?"
"For example, the student burden per faculty Ph. D. That is shown on this chart here."
"The what? Say that again," said Fenwick in bewilderment.
"The number of students enrolled, plotted against the number of doctorate degrees held by the faculty."
"Oh."
"As you see, Clearwater's index for this factor is dismally low."
"We're getting a new music director next month. She expects to get her doctorate next summer."