Thoughtful, well-supported students distinguish college fit from college match, treating match as one but not the only component of fit¶
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q2 i? Sakaarah's case shows a qualified, well-supported student conducting extensive independent research to find a college that was a good fit, not merely a match. → Melissa Roderick 2008
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Melissa Roderick 2008¶
Melissa Roderick, Jenny Nagaoka, Vanessa Coca, Eliza Moeller, with Karen Roddie, Jamiliyah Gilliam, and Desmond Patton. (2008). From High School to the Future: Potholes on the Road to College (Case Studies). Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago. https://consortium.uchicago.edu/publications/high-school-future-potholes-road-college
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Qualitative case study of Sakaarah (IB program, weighted GPA 3.5, ACT in the mid-20s) who conducted extensive research using a college guidebook, called colleges, and sought a strong premedical program — the report frames her as showing "match" is one, but not the only, component of college fit.
"Sakaarah thought carefully about finding a col- lege that was a good fit for her, and she considered any college a realistic option, given her qualifications."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Even highly qualified students need strong parental support combined with structured school support to conduct an effective college search and enroll in a matched college — related
- Even the top students in a school can go almost unnoticed by adults in college planning, missing steering to selective colleges and relying on luck to find a good fit — related
- Ensuring a good match between students and the colleges in which they enroll significantly increases a student's chance of graduating — related
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Thoughtful, well-supported students distinguish college fit from college match, treating match as one but not the only component of fit |
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Thoughtful, well-supported students distinguish college fit from college match, treating match as one but not the only component of fit |
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