Liberal Arts

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.

Students still value career-oriented education over liberal arts experiences, research finds

Craig Goebel, Principal, discusses the new findings about high school seniors opinions on liberal arts institutions from Art & Science Group’s most recent edition of studentPOLL.

Tokyo, Nike And Katy Perry Changed Their Names; Is It Liberal Arts' Turn, Too?

Published by Forbes

While some suggest renaming the liberal arts, A&S Principal Craig Goebel counters that the name change alone won’t improve the appeal.

Poll Suggests Challenges for Liberal Arts Colleges

Published by Inside Higher Ed

What's in a Name? StudentPOLL research explores students' perceptions of a liberal arts education and finds that students have a fairly sophisticated understanding of the category; however, many aren't convinced it's the best education for them.

Liberal-Arts Colleges Should Take Initiative in Defining Themselves, Survey Suggests

Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education

New studentPOLL research conducted by Art & Science Group and ACT explores the challenges institutions face when they attempt to use their commitment to the liberal arts as the basis for a distinctive value proposition.