Poll finds parents generally view college investment as worthwhile
Most parents of recent college graduates believe their child's education was worth the investment, according to a newly published survey from the Art & Science Group, a consulting firm that works with nonprofit educational institutions.
In 2026, Brand Trust Will Determine Where Post-Secondary Students Enroll
Post-secondary institutions are recruiting in a market that feels materially different than the past decade.
DEI matters to college-bound students but doesn't play key role in school choice: survey
A new survey of college-bound students found diversity, equity and inclusion programs and policies are not driving school choices, but the "conceptual benefits" of DEI-related efforts are strongly supported among the new crop of freshmen.
Is college still worth the cost? Survey asks high school seniors
Art & Science Group, a consulting firm that works with nonprofit educational institutions, surveyed high schoolers, both bound for college and those who decided to skip more school.
Politics, ‘Belonging’ Drive College Choice
A recent survey reinforces the fact that the political climate of a state can impact whether prospective students decide to enroll at colleges there.
4 ways colleges can prepare for an uncertain future
Federal funding and enrollment have been upended. But college leaders can take steps to ready their institutions for a changing landscape, consultants say.
Report: Underserved Students Face Highest Admissions Anxiety
Students from underprivileged backgrounds report more stress around the college search and admissions process than their higher-income peers, according to a new report from higher ed consulting firm Art & Science Group.
Rural students’ options shrink as colleges slash majors
These campuses are also more likely than other kinds of institutions to enroll students from lower-income families and who are the first in their families to go to college, the Baltimore-based Art & Science Group consulting firm found.
Students are taking Texas off college lists because of politics, new study says
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.

