Students' choice of which university and programme to apply to isn't a simple financial decision. There's more at stake in the decision than finance and information gaps. Behavioural constraints play an important role. Camille Terrier shares her work on the impact of self-confidence on college access, highlighting an intervention that helps reduce disparities.

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17 February 2025

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LSE Business Review

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https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessreview/2025/02/17/the-confidence-gap-influencing-who-applies-to-top-colleges-and-careers/

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