The Politics of College Choice

The Politics of College Choice

As the election approaches, David Strauss, Principal at Art & Science Group, discusses findings from studentPOLL, and the need for institutions to remain attentive to the impact of political factors within the United States on students' decision-making processes.

Young students deciding on colleges weigh state politics in their decisions

Young students deciding on colleges weigh state politics in their decisions

NBC News references Art & Science Group’s studentPOLL, published in March 2023, while discussing the impact of state politics on high school seniors’ college decisions in 2024.

Ignore The Tuition Sticker Price: How To Uncover Your True Cost At Any College

Ignore The Tuition Sticker Price: How To Uncover Your True Cost At Any College

While introducing their latest college pricing tool and guidance on the revised FAFSA, Forbes references insights derived from the most recent studentPOLL conducted by the Art & Science Group which delves into students' perspectives on the financial considerations associated with their college selection process.

Most Public Flagships Are Booming. Why Are a Handful Flailing?

Most Public Flagships Are Booming. Why Are a Handful Flailing?

The Art & Science Group Principals—Craig Goebel, David Strauss, and Nanci Tessier—offer valuable insights into the dynamic tension between flourishing flagship campuses and those encountering challenges, including regional public institutions.

How To Find A Good College Fit? US News And World College Rankings Could Help You

How To Find A Good College Fit? US News And World College Rankings Could Help You

University Herald references insightful findings from Art & Science Group's studentPOLL published in September 2023. The article explores the role that college rankings play in shaping the perceptions of the prestige of institutions among college-bound students.

Weighing Perceptions Against Realities of Going to College

Weighing Perceptions Against Realities of Going to College

Craig Goebel, Principal, discusses Art & Science Group’s newest studentPOLL report on the role of price and financial aid in high school seniors' college decisions.

Culture wars on campus start to affect students’ choices for college

Culture wars on campus start to affect students’ choices for college

As originally seen in the data from Art & Science Group's March studentPOLL, The Hechinger Report notes that college-bound students are increasingly factoring in political and social considerations when choosing their universities.

Assessing The 2024 U.S. News And World College Rankings: What Do They Mean?

Assessing The 2024 U.S. News And World College Rankings: What Do They Mean?

In light of recent studentPOLL findings indicating U.S. News only partially contributes to student perceptions of an institution’s elite status, Forbes asks “how should families make sense of all of these seemingly arbitrary changes in college rankings?”