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title: "On Second Thought: U.S. Adults Reflect on Their Education Decisions"
description: "The On Second Thought: U.S. Adults Reflect on Their Education Decisions report shows how most consumers would change at least one of their educational decisions if they could do it all over again. Download the report."
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# On Second Thought: U.S. Adults Reflect on Their Education Decisions

Based on daily interviews of approximately 350 U.S. adults, with more than 122,500 annually, the report shows how most consumers would change at least one of their educational decisions if they could do it all over again. Their regrets point to how the educational landscape could be improved by providing more resources and information to students.

### Fueling Innovation for the Learning Ecosystem of the Future

## How do higher ed consumers value their education?

This report focuses on three key questions asked of U.S. adults who previously enrolled in or completed postsecondary education or training:

Would U.S. adults pursue the same level of education?

Would U.S. adults pursue the same area of study?

Would U.S. adults attend the same institution?

By listening to consumers, educators and policymakers can improve the educational landscape to guide students toward decisions that will lead to fulfilling life.

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## Infographic: On Second Thought: Education Consumers and their Postsecondary Experiences

Consumer insights have traditionally been absent from postsecondary education. The Education Consumer Pulse fills that gap. 

[Read Article](http://www.stradaeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/On-Second-Thought-Infographic.pdf)

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## Do You Regret Your College Choices?

If they had to do it over again, the majority of Americans (51 percent) who pursued a postsecondary education would change their degree type, institution or major. 

[Read Article](http://www.stradaeducation.org/do-you-regret-your-college-choices/)

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## Watch: Strada Education Network and Gallup Release Inaugural Report from the Education Consumer Pulse

Find out what more than 90,000 U.S. adults say about their educational paths and how their experiences led them to where they are today.

[Watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWOqPAhKqqg)

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### First Pain Point

This should be the biggest pain your clients have as it relates to your service. What are you doing for them?

[Read More](https://www.webcanopystudio.com)

### First Pain Point

This should be the biggest pain your clients have as it relates to your service. What are you doing for them?

[Read More](https://www.webcanopystudio.com)

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