Hakimov, Rustamdjan; Schmacker, Renke; Terrier, Camille - 2023
This paper investigates the role self-confidence plays in college applications. Using incentivized experiments, we … measure the self-confidence of more than 2,000 students applying to colleges in France. This data reveals that the best female … miscalibrated confidence affects college choice on top of grades. We then estimate the impact of a randomized intervention that …