"Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges."

Why apply as a junior? 

"Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. College Prep Scholars are over five times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match." - QuestBridge

Awards for College Prep Scholars may include:

• A full scholarship to a college summer program hosted by Yale, Emory, UChicago, and more.

• Quest for Excellence Awards, such as $1,000 for a new laptop or other resources to help the student enhance their college application.

• Exclusive access to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference — an invite-only event featuring workshops and a college fair with our college partners.

• Personalized college essay feedback.

• Campus visits or other opportunities from QuestBridge college partners.

• Specialized guidance and resources for the college application process.

• Peer-to-peer support in an online community.

How It Works

• If you are selected as a Finalist, you can apply through QuestBridge Regular Decision in the event that you are not matched, or chose not to rank colleges.

• Finalists can begin selecting colleges to apply to through the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form and complete their applications by the colleges' Regular Decision deadlines.

• You would be reviewed for admission during the colleges' normal Regular Decision timeline and receive your decision in the spring.

Benefits of QuestBridge Regular Decision

If you are selected as a Finalist, you can take advantage of these unique opportunities:

• Apply to any of our college partners with no application fees.

• Get another chance for admission at colleges you ranked, and add additional schools that interest you.

• Stand out as a Finalist, a distinction that advantageously identifies you as a high-achieving student from a low-income background.

• Receive a very generous financial aid package that will meet 100% of your demonstrated financial need.

• Join a community of scholars. Finalists who enroll at a college partner can access a supportive community of peers and alumni throughout college and beyond. 

Please note: Because all our college partners have extremely competitive admissions processes, Finalists should also apply to a range of target and likely non-QuestBridge colleges where you are confident you can be admitted.