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?
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?”
The ‘U.S. News’ Rankings Are Here, With an Altered Formula and Few Defectors
"U.S. News college rankings still hold sway with many undergraduate institutions, but Nanci Tessier, Principal at Art & Science Group, discusses how with so many other information sources at their fingertips, students don't have the same reliance on rankings when making college decisions.
Why Colleges Can’t Quit the U.S. News Rankings
While few undergraduate schools diverged from traditional rankings, Principal David Strauss utilizes recent studentPOLL data to assess how these institutions prioritize rankings relative to students' making college decisions.
‘U.S. News’ Rankings Not the ‘Behemoth’ Perceived
David Strauss, Principal of Art & Science Group, explores the evolving landscape of higher education rankings, highlighting that rankings may not have as dominant a role in students' college-selection process as one might assume while speaking with Inside Higher Ed about the firm’s new studentPOLL.
Regional Public Colleges Are Affordable — but Is That Enough to Draw Students?
Craig Goebel and David Strauss, Principals of Art & Science Group, discuss with The Chronicle of Higher Education findings from the firm’s most recent issue of studentPOLL on Regional Publics’ increasing need to emphasize their strengths outside of price.
Competition for Students Presents ‘Fraught’ Route Forward
David Strauss, Principal, speaks with Inside Higher Ed on how potential students perceive regional public colleges in comparison to national public universities, liberal arts colleges, and private research universities that are actively seeking to enroll these students.
Abortion Bans Are Causing Students To Radically Rethink Their College Plans
Nanci Tessier, Principal, engages in a discussion with Women's Health magazine regarding the latest studentPOLL conducted by Art & Science Group. The focus of the conversation revolves around examining the potential repercussions of legal challenges, such as abortion bans, on the decision-making process of students when it comes to pursuing higher education.
Join Us in Celebrating the Retirement of Richard Hesel
We would like to take this opportunity to send our best wishes to Rick Hesel as he retires from Art & Science Group. After nearly three decades with the firm as a founding partner, colleague, and friend, he is ready to take on a new adventure. Thank you, Rick.