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Application Requirements
Carleton College
National College Match Application Requirements
for College Match Finalists
If you have ranked Carleton College as one of your choices for the QuestBridge National College Match, the following Application and Financial Aid materials must be submitted to the college as soon as you are notified of your finalist status on October 22. It is highly recommended that you begin this process in early October.
- The deadline to submit these requirements is November 1, 2012.
- If you do not submit the required materials by November 1, 2012, Carleton may choose not to consider your application for the College Match.
- If you are not selected as a National College Match Finalist, please review the college-specific requirements for QuestBridge students who wish to apply through the Regular Decision process.
For more information, please review the FAQ for QuestBridge students applying to Carleton College.
Required Application Materials
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Carleton College Supplement
Access the Supplement.
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Official test scores
Request official score reports from the College Board and/or ACT as soon as you are notified of your QuestBridge finalist status on October 22. You should not use the "rush reporting" service.
SAT Code: 6081
ACT Code: 2092
For more information about testing and testing deadlines click here.
NOTE: If test scores are reported on your Official Transcript, that will suffice.
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Official transcripts
Mail to:
Office of Admissions
Carleton College
100 South College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
or
Fax to: (507) 222-4526
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Two Teacher Recommendations (if not included in your QuestBridge application)
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Secondary School Report (if not included in your QuestBridge application)
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Required Financial Aid Materials
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2013-2014 CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (including Noncustodial PROFILE, if applicable)
CSS PROFILE online
(Available October 1)
Carleton's CSS code: 6081
Please note: Students may receive a request from the Financial Aid Office for additional information. If you do not receive a request, the Financial Aid Office has enough information to provide an estimated financial aid award at the time of admission. A request for additional information should not be interpreted as an indication of a pending National College Match decision.
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If your parents are separated or divorced:
a. Your noncustodial parent must submit the online Noncustodial PROFILE using the login ID and password that will be emailed to you when you complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.
b. If you do not have any contact with your noncustodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Your request must include a statement from a third party who can verify your situation. The Noncustodial Parent Waiver Petition is available online at http://www.questbridge.org/images/ncp_waiver.pdf
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Additional Information
Please note that the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE must be submitted online through the College Board's College Scholarship Service. However, any additional documents may be submitted to:
Student Financial Services Office
Carleton College
One N. College St.
Northfield, MN 55057
A PDF may also be sent via email to
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Documents may be faxed to: (507) 222-4269
Important: Note that all aid awards done early will be “finalized” when 2012 tax return documents become available. Any significant discrepancies with the initial data submitted on the Profile Form may result in changes to need and final awards from Carleton.
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Carleton College
Regular Decision Application Requirements
You may apply to Carleton via Regular Decision by completing the steps below.
- Request Regular Decision application forwarding on your "Application Management" page between November 30th and December 14th.
- Submit all required additional materials depending on your status below.
- All additional materials are due by the Careleton Regular Decision deadline, and you will be notified of the admissions decision according to their normal deadlines.
For more information, please review the FAQ for QuestBridge students applying to Carleton College.
| Question |
Finalists - Ranked Carleton for College Match |
Finalists - Did Not Rank Carleton for College Match |
Non-Finalist |
| Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? |
Yes.
Request that QuestBridge forward your application to Carleton.
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Yes.
Request that QuestBridge forward your application to Carleton.
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Yes.
Request that QuestBridge forward your application to Carleton.
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What additional materials do I need to submit?
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If you have already submitted your official transcript, official test scores, Secondary School Report and two teacher recommendations to Carleton as part of your College Match application, you do not need to re-submit them. |
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| Is the application fee waived? |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Yes. |
| What financial aid forms are required? |
- CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
- FAFSA
More info |
- CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
- FAFSA
More info |
- CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
- FAFSA
More info |
| What are the application deadlines? |
Fall Early Decision I: Nov. 15
Winter Early Decision II: Jan. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 15
More info |
Fall Early Decision I: Nov. 15
Winter Early Decision II: Jan. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 15
More info |
Fall Early Decision I: Nov. 15
Winter Early Decision II: Jan. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 15
More info |
| Can I apply Early Decision? |
Yes.
Finalists who are not matched may apply through Winter Early Decision II. Send an email to:
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. Write "QuestBridge applicant seeking Early Decision II" in the subject line.
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Yes.
Finalists who are not matched may apply through Winter Early Decision II. Send an email to:
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. Write "QuestBridge applicant seeking Early Decision II" in the subject line.
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Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines. Send an email to:
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. Write "QuestBridge applicant seeking Early Decision" in the subject line.
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NOTE: Students may also ask for consideration to Carleton’s Winter Early Decision II application. The same required materials for Regular Decision are used. However, Winter Early Decision is binding and an early commitment is expected upon admission.
Carleton's Testing Requirements
Each of our partner colleges has different requirements for standardized tests that students must take in order to be considered for admission. Please review the testing requirements for Carleton below. Refer to the National College Match Requirements (above) for instructions regarding submission of test scores to the colleges.
Must take one of the following combinations:
- SAT Reasoning Test; or
- ACT with Writing
Please see our Standardized Testing page for a complete list of the standardized tests and testing deadlines required by each QuestBridge partner college.
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