The start of the academic year is a hectic time for school counselors. You’re enrolling new students, making schedule changes, and triple-checking graduation requirements against senior records. With these critical tasks taking precedence, the late September deadline for QuestBridge can slip past each year.
The QuestBridge College Match is a unique opportunity for students from lower-income families. It is a national program that awards full scholarships at 40 prestigious universities including Stanford, Yale, Columbia, and Rice.
Applying to college through QuestBridge offers students many opportunities and benefits. Take a look at what students can get from ranking colleges for early admission, followed by QuestBridge Regular Decision (in case they aren't matched). Download the "Ranking Colleges" resource featured below:
But who should apply for QuestBridge College Match? While there are few strict rules, QuestBridge offers guidelines and publishes the profiles of finalists each year.
You can download a copy of what the application process looks like:
QuestBridge College Match is an opportunity for students to attend selective colleges they may have never considered. Since recommendations, a counselor’s report, and essays are required, eligible students should begin their applications as soon as possible. Counselors should note that students who match with a college enter into a binding agreement. This fact should be thoroughly explained to both the student and parent or guardian. For more information, visit the QuestBridge module in the Texas OnCourse Academy or check out the QuestBridge website!
For even more information on all sorts of scholarship opportunities, don't miss our Scholarship Basics blog.