Distance and Mismatch in Graduate School Selection

Autor/inn/en	Ashworth, Jared; Olabisi, Michael
Titel	Distance and Mismatch in Graduate School Selection
Quelle	In: Education Economics, 31 (2023) 1, S.1-30 (30 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Ashworth, Jared)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0964-5292
DOI	10.1080/09645292.2022.2042203
Schlagwörter	College Choice; Business Administration Education; Masters Programs; Business Schools; College Entrance Examinations; Ability; College Applicants; Educational Quality; Scores; Graduate Management Admission Test + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Studienortwahl; Magister course; Magisterstudiengang; Aufnahmeprüfung; Fähigkeit; Fertigkeit; College applications; Studienbewerber; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität
Abstract	We use the score reports of 375,000 US-based GMAT® test takers to document patterns of mismatch between student ability and school quality. We find substantial levels of mismatch in candidates' selection of MBA programs for score-sending, and by extension, applications. The evidence suggests that the high levels of mismatch in the selection of schools by candidates can explain some of the academic mismatch attributed to school policies. Using discrete choice models, we find candidates are discouraged by distance and motivated by in-state programs. We also find that much of the application overmatch is explained by candidates' preference for high-quality programs. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01