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Students are taking Texas off college lists ...

The highest percentage of soon-to-be college students are opting out of attending Texas colleges and universities due to the Lone Star state’s politics, according to a new study.

Students are taking Texas off college lists because of politics, new study says
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1 In 4 Students Rule Out Colleges Based On ...

That’s one of the main findings from a new survey released by the Art & Science Group, a higher-education consulting firm. The percentage of students saying they ruled out a college based on the political leanings of a state increased slightly from a similar survey conducted by the group last year, which found 24% of students indicating their college choice would be affected by such factors.

1 In 4 Students Rule Out Colleges Based On State Politics Or Policies
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28% of college-bound students rule out schools ...

Art & Science Group, which conducted the surveys, found that 28% dismiss schools based on state politics. And two-thirds of those students do so right out of the gate. “That's somewhat alarming, because obviously the colleges and universities don't have a choice,” said Craig Goebel, a principal at Art & Science Group.

28% of college-bound students rule out schools based on state politics: new survey
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Tulane Rises in Academic, Party, Free Speech ...

The Tulane Hullabaloo references Art & Science Group’s studentPOLL, published in September 2024 on the impact of rankings on college choice, related to Tulane's place in the recent U.S. News Best College rankings.

Tulane Rises in Academic, Party, Free Speech Rankings
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The U.S. News College Rankings Are Out. Cue the ...

The New York Times references Art & Science Group’s studentPOLL, published in September 2024, while discussing the impact of rankings on high school seniors’ college decisions.

The U.S. News College Rankings Are Out. Cue the Rage and Obsession

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Looking Up: What Colleges and Universities Learned from the Economic Downturn

Published by The Presidency (American Council of Education)

Principal David Strauss suggests institution's are in control of their destiny when it comes to developing strategy following the recession.  

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University of Virginia is Falling Behind its Competitors, Consultants Warn in Report

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Published by The Washington Post

Art & Science Group advises U-Va on a long-term strategy to differentiate itself from competitors and to promote thoughtful and substantive innovation. 

What's Happening to Women's Colleges?

Published by Here & Now (National Public Radio)

In an excerpt from NPR's podcast Here & Now, David Strauss, principal of Art & Science Group, summarizes the challenges facing many women’s colleges in attracting students and makes the case for why women’s colleges remain an important college choice for women. 

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Many Prospective Students Are Still Hung Up on Sticker Prices

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Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education

With increased accessibility to net-price calculators on college websites, new studentPOLL research suggests only 35 percent of students are using this resource. 

 

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