What is QuestBridge Regular Decision?

I'm looking into applying through QuestBridge, and I'm curious about what the regular decision process is like. How is the QuestBridge Regular Decision different from the regular decision process at other colleges? Any insights would be appreciated!

Great question! QuestBridge Regular Decision is part of QuestBridge's National College Match program, but it's different from the regular decision process you would encounter if you applied directly to a college or university.

When applying through QuestBridge Regular Decision, you use the same application you submitted to the National College Match. However, unlike the Match, which is binding and requires you to attend if selected, Regular Decision through QuestBridge does not bind you to attend the school if you're accepted.

After the National College Match results are announced, QuestBridge finalists who didn't match can apply to any of QuestBridge's college partners during the Regular Decision phase. You won't be re-evaluated by QuestBridge during this process. Instead, the admissions offices at the QuestBridge college partners you choose will evaluate your application.

The key difference between the QuestBridge Regular Decision and the traditional regular decision comes down to two main factors: financial aid awards and the application process. Through QuestBridge Regular Decision, you can still get significant financial aid packages from the respective college partners, with low to no expected parental contribution. On the application side, you don't need to fill out a different application form or pay any additional fees.

So, in essence, QuestBridge Regular Decision is an extended application avenue with the potential for major financial benefits, provided you have already been a finalist in the National College Match.