Undermatching is a term that describes when qualified students don’t apply to competitive schools where they would likely be accepted. This lesson, which includes a webinar presented by Dr. Cicily Shaw, Ed.D., Director of College Counseling at Thayer Academy, will include an overview of undermatching and the strategies and best practices you can use to help your students broaden their college search and build a college list that reflects their full potential.
After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Explain the concept of undermatching
- Understand how to assist students in developing the college list to avoid undermatching
- Implement best practices for use with their own students in the college admissions process
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Lesson Deliverables
To complete this lesson, participants will: