An attempt was made to match educational psychology students with 2 instructors on the basis of students' preferences concerning instructors' traits. 41 and 14 students who were well matched with their instructors were compared with 78 and 18 students who were poorly matched by means of final examination scores, students' assessment of attainment of objectives, and students' attitude regarding the instructor and the field of study. Results indicated that optimum assignment of students and instructors had not been realized by the procedures used.
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