This study explored the college choice decisions for students who undermatched to a community college during their college choice process. Specifically, this project utilized a qualitative multi-site case study design to understand the college choice process for students who were admitted into a four-year institution but chose to enroll in a community college. The theoretical framework that guided this study was Perna's Conceptual Model of Student Choice (2006), and the research design incorporated a demographic survey, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis for fourteen students across six institutions. Inductive and deductive analyses were used to develop themes within the framework of Perna's Conceptual Model, and vignettes were captured to describe each participant's context. From the findings, four conclusions were drawn. First, education and career aspirations, as well as a guiding long-term vision were significant factors for students during their college choice process. Second, the participants in this study sought prolonged advising with a counselor, in addition to any assistance they received from other sources, to help review the vast amount of information. Third, cost was a significant factor for students and their families during the college choice process, and therefore they made a pragmatic decision by enrolling in a community college instead of a four-year institution. Fourth, the participants made their college choice decision based on their perception of what their college choice experience would be like at a two-year and four-year institution. Findings from this research present a number of implications for practice with families, secondary personnel, higher education personnel, and policy makers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]