For Non-Finalists

If you are not selected as a Finalist, we want to emphasize that this is not an indication of your chances of admission to one of our college partners. The QuestBridge Finalist selection process requires consideration of many factors - both academic and financial- and therefore the particular circumstances in which you were not made a Finalist may not have any final bearing on where you will ultimately be admitted. Many exceptional Non-Finalists are still admitted to excellent colleges, including our college partners.

It does, however, signify that there may be limited options for you in continuing to apply through QuestBridge. The main difference is that as a Non-Finalist, you are not able to participate in the Match. Because Non-Finalists cannot be considered for the Match, they are free to apply to any college for early admission.

Applying Regular Decision

For the college partners that will accept the QuestBridge application in lieu of the Common App or Coalition Application, we encourage you to consider applying through QuestBridge Regular Decision. The QuestBridge Regular Decision Form will be available on your Manage page from November 3 through December 10. Please note: As a Non-Finalist, you may need to submit application fees or additional requirements to each college.

Links: Common App  |  Coalition Application |  QuestBridge Midyear Report  |  CSS Profile  |  FAFSA   

Please review the requirements below for Non-Finalists:

 

CollegeNon-Finalist Requirements

Amherst College

  • QuestBridge Application
  • Amherst QuestBridge Regular Decision Supplement
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3003; ACT code: 1774)
    • Amherst College has formalized a test-optional policy, which applies to all applicants - domestic and international - applying for first-year admission. At their own discretion, students may choose to submit SAT/ACT test scores for consideration in the application review process. Amherst will not consider SAT Subject Tests.
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3003)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002115) (due by Feb. 1, 2024)
Barnard College 
  • Common App or QuestBridge App
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 2038; ACT code: 2718)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code:002708)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code:2038)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms.
Boston College 
  • Common App only and all supporting documents, including two academic teacher recommendations and a counselor recommendation 
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • Midyear Report (as soon as available)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3083; ACT code: 1788)
    • BC has adopted a test-optional policy for first year applicants during the 2023-2024 admission cycle. 
    • If you would like to submit test scores, but the cost of sending test scores from the ACT or College Board would present a financial burden, you can have your guidance or college counselor email a copy of your score report to bcapplicant@bc.edu. We also accept test scores that are reported on official high school transcripts.
  • (Optional) Artistic Portfolio: Students who intend to major in Studio Art can submit artistic samples/portfolios through SlideRoom. If not majoring in Studio Art, please highlight any art involvement within the Activities or Additional Information sections of the QuestBridge Application or the Common App. Students with a background in theatre and/or music who plan to be involved in music and theater productions at Boston College are invited to showcase their talents by submitting artistic samples via SlideRoom, regardless of their intended major. Please note that there is a $5 fee to submit your artistic samples. If the fee poses a financial hardship students may request a fee waiver by emailing Linda Galvin PRIOR to submitting. We are not able to provide a reimbursement after a submission has been received. Materials received after the admission deadline will not be reviewed.
  • Application Fee: If paying the application fee is a significant financial burden for your family, you are encouraged to request a fee waiver through the Common App. If you need any assistance, please contact bcapplicant@bc.edu.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002128)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3083): Both of your biological/adoptive parent(s) will complete their own CSS Profile with different log-in credentials. If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Download the Non-Custodial Parent Waiver Petition from the College Board site.
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms. You may securely upload all required documents to the College Board IDOC Site
Boston University 
  • QuestBridge Application 
    • Please do not submit a Common Application in addition to your QuestBridge application. As a QuestBridge applicant, your QuestBridge application will be considered your application of record.
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • BU QuestBridge Questionnaire
    • Once you have activated your MyBU portal account, you will be able to access the Boston University QuestBridge Questionnaire. This questionnaire will ask you questions specific to your BU application, including major of interest. It will not include an additional essay. This form is required to complete your application.
  • Official Transcripts
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3087; ACT code: 1794)
    • Boston University is a test-optional institution. Students will have the ability to indicate whether they would like BU to consider their standardized test scores when completing the Boston University QuestBridge Questionnaire. If you choose to submit standardized test scores:
    • Self-reported scores are accepted for students applying through the QuestBridge National College Match. Official SAT or ACT score reports are required prior to enrolling at Boston University. Your official score reports must be sent to BU directly from the College Board or ACT.
    • BU superscores both the SAT and ACT. To take advantage of superscoring, BU recommends submitting all your test scores if you take more than one test or take a test multiple times. For both the SAT and ACT, BU will use the highest score of each section, regardless of test date, to best represent you as an applicant. For the ACT, BU will recalculate a new composite score using the highest score from each section, regardless of test date.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002130)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3087)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms

Bowdoin College

  • QuestBridge Application (Updated essays are welcome through the ED and RD application deadlines)
  • Bowdoin Supplement
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 2089; ACT code: 1636)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002038) (as soon as available after December 1)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3089)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms (submit to IDOC)

Brown University

  • Common App with Brown Writing Supplement, and all supporting documents
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3094; ACT code: 3800)
    • Brown is test-optional for the 2023-24 application cycle. If you have scores you would like to send, you may send them.
  • Application Fee (request fee waiver from your counselor or College Board)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 003401)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3189)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms (upon request)

California Institute of Technology

  • Choose only one of the following to apply: QuestBridge Application with Caltech’s QuestBridge Supplemental Application (only if Caltech was selected in the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form) or Common App with supporting documents. 

    If you choose to use your QuestBridge application and did not previously submit a Supplement, you must do so. Through the Beaver Breakroom, you can access, complete, and submit a Caltech-QuestBridge Supplement. If you choose to use your QuestBridge application and already completed a Supplement, there is no further action to take.

    The Supplement consists of required questions that require 200-250 words max. Fall 2024 applicants will be asked to review Caltech’s guidelines on the ethical use of AI before submitting the required and optional essays listed here. Experiencing writer’s block? Check out our Essay Writing Advice.

    If choosing the Common Application, select “Regular Decision” as the admission round.
  • Caltech requires two teacher evaluations: one from a Humanities or Social Science teacher AND one from a Math or Science teacher.

    Caltech recommends requesting letters from teachers who taught you in your final two years of high school, who know you well, and can speak knowledgeably about your skills and performance in their classroom. Caltech would like your humanities or social science teacher to comment on your writing skills, so be sure to ask a teacher from a class with a significant writing component. Examples of classes that meet Caltech's requirements for teacher evaluations are available here.
    • If a student applies through the QuestBridge Application, Caltech will consider the teacher evaluations that were sent from QuestBridge, but those must meet Caltech's requirements
    • If a student applies through the Common App, Caltech prefers teacher evaluations to be submitted through this platform. Only if this is not possible, recommenders may email their letters directly to Caltech's office at admissionsdocuments@caltech.edu. Emailed letters must include the applicant’s full name and date of birth. Caltech does not accept teacher evaluations submitted by applicants. Recommenders are welcome to check out our writing advice page.
  • Application Fee Waiver
    • Use the fee-waiver section of the Common App and select "QuestBridge" in the CBO section.
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
    • Students must request an official transcript to be sent to Caltech from their high school(s) and any other institution where they have taken courses. Caltech prefers transcripts to be submitted through the application platform used to apply to Caltech. Only if this is not possible, a school official may email the transcript directly to Caltech’s office at admissionsdocuments@caltech.edu. A school official must include include the applicant’s full name and date of birth. Caltech does not accept transcript submissions from applicants.
    • To prepare for the core curriculum, which is the foundation for all majors, students must demonstrate a mastery in the following subjects:
      Four years of math, including one year of calculus*
      One year of physics*
      One year of chemistry*
      One year of biology (recommended)
      Four years of English
      Two years of history and/or social sciences (3+ years recommended)

      *If a student is unable to take a calculus, chemistry, and/or physics course in high school because it is not available to them or they experience unresolvable course conflicts, Caltech will accept examination scores or certification showing proof of knowledge in the subject in lieu of an academic course requirement, provided both the student and their counselor document the underlying unresolvable issue(s). Learn more about this and our Academic Requirements.
Carleton College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Carleton College Supplement and all supporting documents
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 6081; ACT code: 2092)
    • Carleton has adopted a test-optional policy for first-year applicants applying for admission for entry in Fall 2024. This policy means that results of the SAT or the ACT are not required, but you may still submit them. Carleton does not require SAT II subject tests. You may self report scores (for free) through your Carleton student application portal.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002340)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 6081)

Case Western Reserve University 

  • Questbridge Application
  • CWRU Questbridge Supplement
  • Questbridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcripts
  • (Optional) Self Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT Code 1105, ACT Code 3244)
  • FAFSA (Code: 003137)
  • CSS Profile (Code 1105)

Claremont McKenna College

  • Common App or Coalition Application and all supporting documents, including one academic teacher recommendation and counselor recommendation
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 4054; ACT code: 0224)
  • Application Fee
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001170)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 4054)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms (submit via IDOC upon request)
Colby College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Colby QuestBridge Questionnaire
  • Midyear Report (QuestBridge Midyear Report accepted)
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002039)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3280)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Colgate University 
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Colgate Supplement 
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 2086, ACT code: 2702)
  • (Optional) Writing Prompts (available in applicant portal)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002701)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 2086)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms (submit to I-DOC only upon request)
College of the Holy Cross 
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Holy Cross QuestBridge Supplement
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3282, ACT  code: 1810)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002141)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3282)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms
Colorado College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Colorado College QuestBridge Supplement
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 4072; ACT code: 0498)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001347)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 4072)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Columbia University
  • Common App or Coalition on Scoir with the Columbia-specific questions AND all supporting documents.  
  • Application Fee
    • If paying the application fee is a significant financial burden for your family, you are encouraged to request a fee waiver through your admissions application. You can find more information on how to do so and eligibility on Columbia's website.
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • Counselor Recommendation Letter
  • Teacher Recommendation Letters
  • (Optional) Self-Reported Test Scores
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002707)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 2116)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Dartmouth College
  • Common App with Dartmouth Writing Supplement, and all supporting documents (including two teacher recommendations and the School Report)
  • Application Fee (request a fee waiver through your counselor or through the Common App)
  • Peer Recommendation (not required, but strongly encouraged)
  • Mid-Year Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3351; ACT code: 2508). Please review the information on the Class of 2028 Applicants page for details about testing.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002753)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3351)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms
  • Optional Supplemental Materials: Please review information about submitting supplemental materials on Dartmouth's website.
Davidson College
Denison University
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Midyear Report (QuestBridge Midyear Report accepted)
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA Code: 003042)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 1164)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Duke University
  • Common App or Coalition Application with Duke Writing Supplement, and all supporting documents
  • Application Fee (Through your Common App or Coalition Application you may request an application fee waiver online)
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report, Common App Midyear Report, or Coalition Application Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • Duke University will be test-optional for first-year applicants in the 2023-24 admissions cycle. If you choose to submit testing, Duke will consider official scores as well as scores that are self-reported on the application. Submitting essay scores from the ACT and/or SAT is optional. (SAT code: 5156; ACT Code: 3088)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002920)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 5156)
Emory University
  • QuestBridge Application
    • Important note: To be considered for Emory Scholars you will need to submit a Common Application before the Emory Scholars deadline of November 15. You will not be considered if you wait until December to submit.
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 5187; ACT code: 0810)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001564)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 5187)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Grinnell College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Common App (optional)
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 6252; ACT code: 1318)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA Code: 001868)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 6252)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Hamilton College
  • Common App or Coalition Application preferred (QuestBridge Application accepted), and all supporting documents
  • Application Fee (request a fee waiver through your counselor, College Board, or ACT)
  • Hamilton College Supplement (if using QuestBridge Application)
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 2286; ACT code: 2754)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002728)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 2286)
Haverford College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Application Fee (waived if you apply using your QuestBridge Application)
  • Haverford Supplement
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 2289; ACT code: 3590). If you do submit standardized testing, you should report all subscores for each reported sitting.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 003274)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 2289)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Johns Hopkins University
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Hopkins Supplemental Form
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 5332; ACT code: 1704)
    • Hopkins is test-optional for applicants through 2026. You will be able to self-report scores on your QuestBridge application. Your Hopkins supplemental form will allow you to indicate your test-optional status for their review process.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: E00473)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 5332)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms
Macalester College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Macalester Application for QuestBridge Non-Finalists (required)
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported and Official Test Scores when admitted and deciding to enroll (SAT code: 6390; ACT code: 2122)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA Code: 002358)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 6390)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
  • Complete the MIT application.
  • All QuestBridge applicants are eligible for a fee waiver. You may request the waiver in the application portal.
  • Midyear Report (February Updates and Notes Form)
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3514; ACT code: 1858)
  • Math or Science Teacher Recommendation
  • Interview (if available, otherwise this is waived)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002178)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3514)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Middlebury College
  • Common App
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3526; ACT code: 4306)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA Code: 003691)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3526)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Northwestern University
  • QuestBridge Supplemental Application (you may select an undergraduate school, indicate your proposed academic program, and respond to our supplemental essay questions)
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report or updated transcript (when available from high school)
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported Test Scores (SAT code: 1565; ACT code: 1106)
    • Northwestern offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. If students choose to submit testing, Northwestern will accept self-reported scores during the application process. Official scores are required before enrolling. 
  • FAFSA (FAFSA Code: 001739)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 1565)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Oberlin College
  • QuestBridge Application, Common App, or Coalition Application
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 1587; ACT code: 3304)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA Code: 003806)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 1587)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Pomona College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Common App or Coalition Application (optional)
  • Pomona College-QuestBridge Admissions Program Selection Form
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report (optional)
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 4607; ACT code: 0372)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001173), available sometime in December 2023
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 4607)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Princeton University
  • Common App
  • Application Fee (or request fee waiver)
  • Princeton Supplement
  • Midyear Report with Midyear Transcript
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 2672; ACT code: 2588)
    • Princeton is extending their test optional policy for applicants for the next three admission cycles (for applications due in the falls of 2023, 2024, and 2025). Students who do not submit test scores will not be at a disadvantage during Princeton's application review process. Applications without test scores will be considered complete.
  • School Report
  • School Counselor Letter
  • Two Teacher Recommendations
  • Graded Written Paper
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002627)
  • Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Rice University
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Rice Supplement to the QuestBridge Application
  • Decision Plan Verification Form
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 6609; ACT code: 4152)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 003604)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 6609)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Scripps College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Scripps QuestBridge Application Form and Scripps Writing Supplement (application fee waived upon submission of the form)
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 4693; ACT code: 0426)
    • Scripps has a test-optional policy for the SAT and ACT. If students choose to report test scores, Scripps will accept official or self-reported scores. Scripps will consider scores official if your school counselor provides a copy of your score report. 
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001174)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 4693)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Smith College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Smith QuestBridge Questions (accessible through Smith College Applicant Portal)
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3762; ACT code: 1894)
  • (Optional) Arts Supplement in visual arts, music, or dance (submit through SlideRoom)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002209)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3762)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms
Stanford University
  • Common App with Stanford-specific questions and all supporting documents.
  • Application Fee (request fee waiver through your guidance counselor)
  • Midyear Transcript (Deadline: Feb 15)
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001305)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 4704)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Swarthmore College
Tufts University
  • QuestBridge Application, Common App, or Coalition/Scoir Application, and all Tufts-specific questions and supporting documents
  • Tufts/QuestBridge Applicant Form 
    • If submitting your QuestBridge Application, please complete the additional Tufts short answer questions and indicate your intended academic program on the form available within your Tufts applicant status portal 
  • Midyear Report
    • If submitting your QuestBridge Application, complete the QuestBridge Midyear Report
    • If submitting the Common Application or Coalition/Scoir Application, use their Midyear report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3901; ACT code: 1922)
    • Tufts has a test-optional policy for the SAT and ACT. If students choose to report test scores, Tufts will accept official or self-reported scores; those who enroll at Tufts will be required to provide official scores. Tufts will consider scores official if your school counselor provides a copy of your score report. 
  • Visual art portfolio, only required if applying to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or 5-year Combined Degree BFA + BA/BS
  • FAFSA (FAFSA Code: 002219)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3901)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
University of Chicago
  • QuestBridge Application and UChicago Supplement 
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Recommended) Video Profile
  • (Optional) Self-Reported Test Scores (SAT code: 1832; ACT code: 1152)
    • UChicago offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. If students choose to submit testing, UChicago will accept self-reported scores during the application process. Official scores are required before enrolling. 
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001774)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
  • UChicago Financial Aid Worksheet for UChicago Aid (free through your UChicago Account) OR the CSS Profile (CSS code: 1832)
University of Notre Dame
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Notre Dame QuestBridge Supplement (accessible in the Notre Dame Applicant Status Portal)
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 1841; ACT code: 1252)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001840)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 1841)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
University of Pennsylvania
  • The QuestBridge Application with Penn Supplement and all supporting documents ORCommon App with Penn Supplement, and all supporting documents OR Coalition Application with Penn Supplement and all supporting documents
  • Application Fee (request fee waiver through Common App or Coalition Application if needed, fee automatically waived if applying with your QuestBridge Application)
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 2926; ACT code: 3732)
    • Penn will not require applicants to submit the SAT or ACT for the 2023-24 application cycle. This applies to first-year and transfer applicants. Applicants who do not submit SAT or ACT scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admissions process. Students who are able to take the SAT or ACT and wish to report them may continue with that plan.
    • Applicants may self-report their SAT or ACT scores using the QuestBridge application. If an applicant submits scores from both the SAT and the ACT, Penn will pay attention to the higher score from either test. Penn reserves the right to rescind admissions in the case of applicant misrepresentation including discrepancies between self-reported and official test scores.
    • For international applicants for whom English is not the native language and for whom English was not the primary language of instruction for the duration of high school, Penn continues to require testing that demonstrates English-language proficiency. For Penn, students should take one of the following: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the DUOLINGO English Test. Visit Penn's website for additional details.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 003378)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 2933)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
University of Southern California
  • Common App and all supporting documents
  • Application Fee (request fee waiver through the Common App)
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 4852; ACT code: 0470)
  • English Language Proficiency Test scores for international students
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001328)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 4852)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms
  • USC Parent Income and Expense Form
University of Virginia
  • QuestBridge Application
  • UVA QuestBridge Supplement (accessible in the MyUVA Application Portal)
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported Test Scores
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 003745)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 5820)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Vanderbilt University
  • QuestBridge Application (if applying through QuestBridge Regular Decision), Common App or Coalition on Scoir, and all supporting documents
  • Application Fee (May request fee waiver through the Common App or Coalition on Scoir)
  • Vanderbilt School of Choice Form
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 1871; ACT code: 4036)
    • Enrolling students will be required to submit official test score reports. Vanderbilt will consider scores official if your counselor provides a verified copy of your score report.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA Code: 003535)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 1871)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
  • (Optional) Blair School of Music Application Materials
Vassar College
  • QuestBridge Application (Common App or Coalition Application encouraged, but not required)
  • Application Fee or Fee Waiver
    • If you apply via the Common App, under the member-specific Vassar College Questions' "General" heading, you will be asked, “Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?”. Please select “Yes, I will be using a Vassar fee waiver.”
    • If you apply via the Coalition Application, use the fee waiver code "Vassar Fee Waiver."
  • QuestBridge Writing Supplement (required if only submitting the QuestBridge Application)
  • Vassar College Selection Form - QuestBridge Applicants
  • Midyear Report
    • If submitting your QuestBridge Application, complete the QuestBridge Midyear Report.
    • If submitting the Common App or Coalition Application, use their Midyear report.
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 2956; ACT code: 2982)
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form (FAFSA code: 002895)
  • College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile (CSS code: 2956)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Washington and Lee University
  • QuestBridge Application 
  • W&L QuestBridge Supplement
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 5887; ACT code: 4430).
  • (Optional) Johnson Scholarship Essay
    • To be considered for any merit-based scholarships for which you may be eligible, including the Johnson Scholarship, you must submit the Johnson Scholarship application essay within your W&L applicant portal.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 003768)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 5887)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Washington University in St. Louis
  • QuestBridge Application, Common App, or Coalition Application, with all supporting documents
  • Indicate that you qualify for a fee waiver when you submit either the Common App or Coalition Application
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported and Official Test Scores (SAT code: 6929, ACT code: 2386)
    • Fall 2024 applicants have the option of whether to submit standardized test scores when they apply. Learn more about our admission requirements.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA Code: 002520)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 6929) 
Wellesley College
  • QuestBridge Application
  • Wellesley-specific Writing Supplement
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported Test Scores (SAT code: 3957; ACT code: 1926)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002224)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3957)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Wesleyan University
  • QuestBridge, Common, or Coalition Application and all supporting documents, including the Applicant Intention Form. The form will be available in early September.
  • Application Fee: All applicants indicating they are candidates for financial aid will have their application fees waved automatically.
  • QuestBridge Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3959; ACT code: 0614)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001424)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3959)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Williams College
  • QuestBridge Application, Common App, or Coalition Application
    • If you apply via the Common App, on the Williams-specific section you will be asked "Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?". Please select "Applying for a Williams College Fee Waiver". If you apply via the Coalition Application, use the fee waiver code: Williams Fee Waiver. As a QuestBridge applicant, your fee waiver request will be automatically granted.
  • Williams College QuestBridge Application Form
  • Midyear Report: If you submit a Common App or Coalition Application in addition to a QuestBridge Application you/your counselor may use any of the midyear forms to submit your updated transcript.
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported Test Scores (SAT code: 3965; ACT code: 1936)
    • Williams offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. 
  • Visual/Performing Arts Portfolio (Optional): If you have a talent in the arts, samples of your work can be submitted via SlideRoom for review by Williams faculty. 
  • Scientific Research Abstracts (Optional): If you have pursued significant scientific or mathematics research and are considering a research or academic career, we welcome brief descriptions of your work. Materials can be submitted via your application, or by email to questbridge@williams.edu.
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 002229)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3965)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms
Yale University
  • Common App with Yale-specific questions, and all supporting documents or the Coalition Application with Yale-specific questions and all supporting documents
  • Midyear Report
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • (Optional) Self-Reported or Official Test Scores (SAT code: 3987; ACT code: 0618)
  • FAFSA (FAFSA code: 001426)
  • CSS Profile (CSS code: 3987)
  • 2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms