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Direct linkSmith, Jonathan; Pender, Matea; Howell, Jessica – Economics of Education Review, 2013
This paper quantifies the extent of student-college "academic undermatch," which occurs when a student's academic credentials permit them access to a college or university that is more selective than the postsecondary alternative they actually choose. Using a nationally representative dataset, we find that 41 percent of students undermatch in…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, Student College Relationship, College Applicants, Eligibility
Sharkey, Nancy S.; Goldhaber, Dan – Economics of Education Review, 2008
Data from the "National Education Longitudinal Survey of 1988" (NELS:88) were used to investigate the effect of teacher licensure status on private school students' 12th grade math and science test scores. This data includes schooling and family background information on students that can be linked to employment information on teachers. We find…
Descriptors: Private Schools, Teacher Certification, Grade 12, High School Seniors
