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Application Requirements 

Scripps College
National College Match Application Requirements
for College Match Finalists

 

If you have ranked Scripps 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, Scripps 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 Scripps College.

Required Application Materials
1.

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: 4693
ACT code: 0426
For more information about testing and testing deadlines click here.
2.

Official transcripts 
Mail to:
Scripps College
Office of Admission
1030 Columbia Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711

 

Required Financial Aid Materials
1.

2013-2014 CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (including Noncustodial PROFILE, if applicable)
CSS PROFILE online
(Available October 1)
Scripps's CSS code: 4693
2.

A copy of your parents' 2011 federal income tax returns, (signed, with all schedules, attachments, W-2s, and other earnings statements). Include personal and corporate/partnership tax returns. Submit directly to Scripps using this cover sheet. Mail or fax to:

Office of Financial Aid
1030 Columbia Ave
Claremont, CA 91711-3905
Fax: (909) 607-7742
3. 

The CSS Financial Aid/PROFILE Business/Farm Supplement, if your parents own a business or farm.
Access the form here: http://www.scrippscollege.edu/financial-aid/2012-financial-aid-forms.php
4. 

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. Your noncustodial parent must also submit copies of their 2011 federal tax returns with all schedules, attachments, W-2s, and other earnings statements. Submit directly to Scripps using this cover sheet.

c. 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.

 

 

Scripps College
Regular Decision Application Requirements

You may apply to Scripps 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 Scripps 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 Scripps College.

Question Finalists - Ranked Scripps for College Match Finalists - Did Not Rank Scripps 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 Scripps College.

Send a written request to:
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Yes.
Request that QuestBridge forward your application to Scripps College.

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Yes.
Request that QuestBridge forward your application to Scripps College.

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What additional materials do I need to submit?
  • Scripps Supplement
  • Official transcripts
  • Official test score reports
  • Mid-year school report
More info
If you have already sent your transcript and test scores to Scripps as part of your College Match application, you do not need to re-submit them.
  • Scripps Supplement
  • Official transcripts
  • Official test score reports
  • Mid-year school report
More info
  • Scripps Supplement
  • Official transcripts
  • Official test score reports
  • Mid-year school report
More info
Is the application fee waived?

Yes.
Request fee waiver in an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Yes.
Request fee waiver in an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Yes.
Request fee waiver in an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
What financial aid forms are required?
  • CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
  • FAFSA
  • W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
  • CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
  • FAFSA
  • W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
  • CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
  • FAFSA
  • W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? Early Decision I: Nov. 15
Early Decision II: Jan. 2
Regular Decision: Jan. 2
More info		 Early Decision I: Nov. 15
Early Decision II: Jan. 2
Regular Decision: Jan. 2
More info

Early Decision I: Nov. 15
Early Decision II: Jan. 2
Regular Decision: Jan. 2
More info
Can I apply Early Decision?

Yes.
If you are not matched and you would like to apply Early Decision to Scripps, send a written request to Admissions Office as soon as possible after December 1.

 Yes.
Students who are not matched may apply through Early Decision II.

Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.
     

     

    Scripps'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 Scripps 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:

    • SAT Reasoning Test; or
    • ACT

    Please see our Standardized Testing page for a complete list of the standardized tests and testing deadlines required by each QuestBridge partner college.