Table 2.
Mean Scores for the Individual–Major Match by Deciles
| Decile | Mean Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Most risky | −15.87 |
| 2 | −7.7 | |
| 3 | −4.06 | |
| 4 | −1.39 | |
| 5 | 0.89 | |
| 6 | 3.04 | |
| 7 | 5.22 | |
| 8 | 7.54 | |
| 9 | 10.37 | |
| 10 | Least risky | 15.33 |
Note: Deciles are calculated as the distance between the applicant’s academic score and the major’s academic threshold (P25) in the previous year. Category 1 indicates individuals below major’s threshold: most risky application choice. Category 10 indicates individuals above major’s threshold: least risky application choice. "Perfect match": category 5