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How many QuestBridge College Prep scholars become finalists?

How many QuestBridge College Prep scholars become finalists?

Out of over 16,500 applicants, QuestBridge selected 6,312 Finalists to be considered for the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship (Match Scholarship). This year, QuestBridge’s 45 college partners matched with 1,674 Finalists, who are recognized as Match Scholarship Recipients.

Is being a college prep scholar an honor?

Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our 45 college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. College Prep Scholars are historically five times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.

Does QuestBridge increase chances of admission?

Bottom line, YES, Questbridge is GREAT, IF and only IF you qualify. It does NOT guarantee you will match, but it gives you a good shot at being seen as a highly qualified student who meets a certain demographic the college may be looking to fill. Good luck!

How many people apply to QuestBridge Prep scholars?

15,000 applications
For the 2021 College Prep Scholars Program, we received over 15,000 applications and selected 3,908 high school juniors as College Prep Scholars based on their academic achievement, financial qualifications, and personal character.

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Does Northwestern look at weighted GPA?

Average GPA: 4.1 The average GPA at Northwestern is 4.1. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4.1, Northwestern requires you to be at the top of your class. You’ll need nearly straight A’s in all your classes to compete with other applicants.

Is QuestBridge college match binding?

Admission through ranking colleges for the Match is binding*. If matched, you will receive a full four-year scholarship. You have the option not to rank colleges, but then you will not be considered for the Match Scholarship and you may only benefit from applying through QuestBridge Regular Decision.

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