QuestBridge Frequently Asked Questions 2007-2008
How does applying to Yale through QuestBridge differ from applying to other QuestBridge Partners? It is absolutely necessary for all Yale applicants to submit the appropriate application and financial aid documents, so please be sure to submit the Common Application and Yale Supplement along with your financial aid information (a printed CSS Profile and parent’s 2006 tax return) by November 2. QuestBridge will announce the results of the College Match process on November 30, and students who match with Yale can expect to hear from the Admissions Office in the following weeks. Is the Yale match binding? What application materials do I have to submit to Yale by the November 2nd deadline in order for my application to be considered complete?
What if my parents are not required to file a 2006 federal tax return? Are there any materials that I do NOT have to resubmit on November 2nd? |
Common Questions
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What are the important deadlines for my application?
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| Common Application, Yale Supplement, School Report, and Transcript | November 2 | November 1 | December 31 | |||
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| Teacher Recommendations | September 30 (Submitted to QuestBridge as part of College Match Application) |
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| Financial Aid Documents |
November 2 | November 1 | March 1 | |||
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| Last SAT Test Date | October 6 | November 3 | January 26 | |||
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| Last ACT Test Date | October 27 | October 27 | February 9 | |||
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| Mid-Year Report | Mid-February | Mid-February | Mid-February | |||
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| Notification | November 30 (by QuestBridge) |
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I am not a US citizen. May I still apply to Yale through the College Match program?
Yes. We will consider all applicants in the same light regardless of citizenship.
How can I have my application fee waived?
If you are a College Match finalist, you will automatically qualify for a fee waiver. On the Common Application, simply check the box for the “Fee Waiver” options. You do not need to submit any other paperwork.
If you are not a College Match finalist, you may still qualify for the fee waiver, but must apply using the instructions at http://www.yale.edu/admit/freshmen/application/fee_waiver.html.
Is an interview required for my application? How can I get one?
Interviews are recommended but not required. As soon as you submit your completed application, we will try to find an alumnus in your area to interview you. You do not need to contact us to set up this alumni interview. Because we are not always able to find interviewers, you will not be disadvantaged in the application process if we are unable to provide you with an interview.
If you are planning to visit the campus before the end of November, you can schedule an on-campus interview by using the online scheduler at http://www.yale.edu/admit/visit/interviews.html.
How do I find out if I have matched with Yale?
QuestBridge will notify students of their College Match on November 30. Students who match with Yale will hear from a Yale representative in the weeks following the match notification. If you have any questions about your status as a College Match Finalist or Scholar, you should contact QuestBridge directly.
If I apply through the College Match program and do not match with Yale, what are my application options?
If you do not match with Yale but match with another school, you are welcome to apply to Yale Regular Decision as long as this does not violate the rules of your match school. Many QuestBridge College Match acceptances are binding, so check with your match school before submitting a Regular Decision application to Yale. If you have a binding admission elsewhere, we cannot consider your application.
If you do not match any schools during the College Match program, you are also welcome to apply Regular Decision, and we will keep your completed finalist application in our pool for consideration. You do not need to resend your application documents, but feel free to send us an update in December or January on your achievements since submitting your original application.
If I apply through the College Match program and am not named a finalist, what are my application options?
If you are not named a College Match finalist, you are welcome to apply to Yale Early Action or Regular Decision using the Common Application and Yale Supplement. We are not able to accept the QuestBridge application for those who are not named College Match finalists, so teacher recommendations and the School Report will have to be resubmitted along with the rest of the application materials.
Are my chances of getting in to Yale different depending on how I apply?
QuestBridge College Match applicants are evaluated by the same high standards as all Yale applicants, taking into account the entire context of a student’s high school program, family circumstances and personal achievements. Only the timing of the decision and the notification varies somewhat because of the Questbridge application timeline.
What happens with financial aid if I do not match with Yale in the College Match process but Yale does admit me later in the Regular Decision process? What financial aid will be available to me?
Yale offers excellent financial aid to all its students through our policy of need-based financial aid. Yale meets 100% of every family’s demonstrated need. If you are admitted through the Early Action or Regular Decision admissions process, you will receive the same financial aid package you would have received had you matched with Yale during the College Match program. For more information about Yale’s financial aid policies, check out http://www.yale.edu/admit/freshmen/financial_aid/index.html.
How many students will be matched with Yale?
This is Yale’s first year partnering with the College Match program, and we are very excited to be involved. Because we are new to the program, we do not yet know how many students we will accept in the College Match process. Matches will depend entirely on the strength of individual applications. We are also hopeful that some Questbridge applicants who do not match with Yale in the College Match process may be successful in our Regular Decision process in the spring.
Does Yale fund students' travel for visitation programs in the fall?
Yale does offer an overnight visitation program for prospective students (click here for more information), but does not fund travel to and from campus. We invite students to visit the campus for information sessions and tours whenever they can. In particular, we invite students to attend our Multicultural Outreach Program’s Open House on September 29, 2007. Students who are unable to travel to campus should look for Yale information sessions in their area at http://admissions.yale.edu/events/. We hope to see you at one of our events!
How can I contact QuestBridge?
You can call QuestBridge at 1-888-275-2054 or 1-650-331-3280. For general questions, email questions@questbridge.org. For technical related questions, email techsupport@questbridge.org. They can also be reached through their website at http://www.questbridge.org/about/contact.html.
