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The information on this page concerns the fall 2007 College Match application cycle. Information for the 2008 College Match will be posted in August. In the interim, please feel free to review this page for general background, as the outlines of the program will remain broadly consistent.

Important note: In order for your application to be considered for Regular Decision, you may need to contact the admissions offices of the colleges to which you intend to apply. Refer to the table of instructions below.

Students who have already submitted the Common Application to Columbia, Princeton, Stanford, and/or Yale will automatically be considered for Regular Decision. There is no need to contact their admissions offices. If you have submitted your Common Application to any of those colleges but do not wish to be considered for Regular Decision, you will need to contact the appropriate admissions offices to withdraw your application.

At this stage, it is important to note that you will still need to review the respective colleges' admissions processes and requirements and adhere to their deadlines and policies.

Regular Decision Table

Amherst College | Bowdoin College | University of Chicago | Claremont McKenna College | Columbia University | Emory University: Emory College | Emory University: Oxford College | University of Notre Dame | Oberlin College | Pomona College | Princeton University | Rice University | Scripps College | Stanford University | Swarthmore College | Trinity College | Vassar College | Wellesley College | Wheaton College (IL) | Williams College | Yale University |

Amherst College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with supplement.

Send an email to Demisha Lee at dwlee@amherst.edu no later than December 15. Indicate whether application is for Early or Regular Admissions. Amherst prefers that QuestBridge students use the QuestBridge application.
Yes, with supplement.

Send an email to Demisha Lee at dwlee@amherst.edu no later than December 15. Indicate whether application is for Early or Regular Admissions. Amherst prefers that QuestBridge students use the QuestBridge application.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
If submitting the QuestBridge application, fee waiver is automatic. If using the Common App, indicate clearly that you are a QuestBridge applicant.
Yes.
If submitting the QuestBridge application, fee waiver is automatic. If using the Common App, indicate clearly that you are a QuestBridge applicant.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? Early Decision: Nov. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
Early Decision: Nov. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes.
Email Demisha Lee at dwlee@amherst.edu by December 1.
Yes.
Adhere to normal Early Decision deadlines.


Bowdoin College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with Supplement to the Common Application.

Send an email to Linda Kreamer at lkreamer@bowdoin.edu.
Yes, with Supplement to the Common Application.

Send an email to Linda Kreamer at lkreamer@bowdoin.edu.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
If submitting the QuestBridge application, fee waiver is automatic. If using the Common App, indicate clearly that you are a QuestBridge applicant.
No.
You may request an application fee waiver through your high school counselor.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? Early Decision I: Nov. 15
Early Decision II: Jan. 1
Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
Early Decision I: Nov. 15
Early Decision II: Jan. 1
Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes.
Students may apply through Early Decision II.
Yes.
Adhere to normal Early Decision deadlines.


University of Chicago requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? No. Use the University of Chicago Uncommon Application. No. Use the University of Chicago Uncommon Application.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
No.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
* University of Chicago Aid Application

More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
*University of Chicago Aid Application (within the Uncommon Application)
More info
What are the application deadlines? Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Notification: Jan. 2
More info
Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Notification: Jan. 2
More info
Can I apply Early Action? No.
Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Claremont McKenna College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with supplement, including Supplemental Analytical Essay.

Submit an online request through the CMC QuestBridge website, or contact Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs via letter or email at:
jsandoval@claremontmckenna.edu
or
Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs
Claremont McKenna College
Office of Admission and Financial Aid
890 Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Yes, with supplement, including Supplemental Analytical Essay.

Submit an online request through the CMC QuestBridge website, or contact Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs via letter or email at:
jsandoval@claremontmckenna.edu
or
Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs
Claremont McKenna College
Office of Admission and Financial Aid
890 Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Include fee waiver request when contacting Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs regarding application.
Yes.
Include fee waiver request when contacting Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs regarding application.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS 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
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes.
Notify Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs by December 3 for Early Decision I, or by January 2 for Early Decision II.
jsandoval@claremontmckenna.edu
Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Columbia University requirements for Regular Admissions

If you have submitted the Columbia application as a finalist, you will automatically be considered for Regular Decision unless you contact Columbia and request to withdraw your application.
Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? No.
Submit the Columbia University Application.
No.
Submit the Columbia University Application.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
The fee is automatically waived for finalists.
No.
Students may request fee waivers through their guidance counselors.
What financial aid forms are required? *Columbia Application for Need-Based Financial Aid
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
More info
*Columbia Application for Need-Based Financial Aid
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Decision: Nov. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 2
More info
*Early Decision: Nov. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 2
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? No. Yes.


Emory University: Emory College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with supplement.

Indicate on supplement that you are a QuestBridge applicant, and send an email to Jean Jordan at jjordan@emory.edu.
Yes, with supplement.

Indicate on supplement that you are a QuestBridge applicant, and send an email to Jean Jordan at jjordan@emory.edu.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Mention fee waiver request in email.
No.
You may request an application fee waiver through your high school counselor.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early decision 1 - November 1
*Emory Scholars - November 1
*Early decision 2 - January 1
*Regular decision - January 15
More info
*Early decision 1 - November 1
*Emory Scholars - November 1
*Early decision 2 - January 1
*Regular decision - January 15
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes, for Early Decision 2. Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Emory University: Oxford College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with supplement.

Indicate on supplement that you are a QuestBridge applicant, and send an email to oxadmission@emory.edu.
Yes, with supplement.

Indicate on supplement that you are a QuestBridge applicant, and send an email to oxadmission@emory.edu.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Mention fee waiver request in email.
No.
You may request an application fee waiver through your high school counselor.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Action - November 1
*Regular decision - January 15
More info
*Early Action - November 1
*Regular decision - January 15
More info
Can I apply Early Action? No. Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


University of Notre Dame requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes.

Send an email to Mr. Gilbert J. Martinez at martinez.8@nd.edu.
Yes.

Send an email to Mr. Gilbert J. Martinez at martinez.8@nd.edu and indicate either "Early Action" or "Regular Action".
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
The fee is automatically waived for all students using the QuestBridge application.
Yes.
The fee is automatically waived for all students using the QuestBridge application.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Action: Dec. 31
More info
Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Action: Dec. 31
More info
Can I apply Early Action? Yes.
Send an email to Mr. Gilbert J. Martinez at martinez.8@nd.edu by December 1.
Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Oberlin College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with Common App supplement.

Send a letter including name and birthdate to:
Oberlin College/QB Fee Waiver
Admissions Office
101 N. Professor St.
Oberlin, OH, 440704.
No.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Include fee waiver request in letter regarding use of the QuestBridge application.
No.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Decision: Nov. 15
*Early Decision II: Jan. 2
*Regular Decision: Jan. 15
More info
*Early Decision: Nov. 15
*Early Decision II: Jan. 2
*Regular Decision: Jan. 15
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes, students may apply through Early Decision II. Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Pomona College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with supplement.

Send letter to:
Pomona College
Attn: Art Rodriguez
333 North College Way
Claremont, CA 91711
No.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Request fee waiver in letter to Art Rodriguez.
No.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Decision I: Nov. 15
*Early Decision II: Dec. 28
*Regular Decision: Jan. 2
More info
*Early Decision I: Nov. 15
*Early Decision II: Dec. 28
*Regular Decision: Jan. 2
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes, through Early Decision II. Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Princeton University requirements for Regular Admissions

If you have submitted the Princeton Application or Common Application to Princeton as a finalist, you will automatically be considered for Regular Decision unless you contact Princeton and request to withdraw your application.
Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? No.
Submit the Princeton Application
or
Common App with Princeton supplement.

FAQ for Non-Matched QuestBridge students applying to Princeton through Regular Decision
No.
Submit the Princeton Application
or
Common App with Princeton supplement.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Check the Fee Waiver box on the Princeton Application or Common App.
No.
Students may request fee waivers through their guidance counselors.
What financial aid forms are required? *Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA)
*FAFSA
*W2s, 2007 Federal Tax Returns
More info
*Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA)
*FAFSA
*W2s, 2007 Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Regular Decision: student's materials Dec. 15, supporting documents Jan. 1
More info
*Regular Decision: student's materials Dec. 15, supporting documents Jan. 1
More info
Can I apply Early Decision or Early Action? No. No.


Rice University requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with supplement (coming soon).

Send an email to riceapps@rice.edu.
No.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
The fee is waived automatically for students who rank Rice and/or who indicate on the College Match application that they would like their application forwarded to Rice. Check the "Other" fee waiver option on the Common Application.
Yes.
The fee is waived automatically for students who rank Rice and/or who indicate on the College Match application that they would like their application forwarded to Rice. Check the "Other" fee waiver option on the Common Application.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Decision: Nov. 1
*Rice-Baylor Medical Scholars Program: Dec. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 2
More info
*Early Decision: Nov. 1
*Rice-Baylor Medical Scholars Program: Dec. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 2
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes.
Email riceapps@rice.edu by December 5.
Yes.
Adhere to regular deadlines.


Scripps College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with supplement.

Send a written request to:
Office of Admission
1030 Columbia Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
Yes, with supplement.

Send a written request to:
Office of Admission
1030 Columbia Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Request fee waiver in letter to Office of Admission.
Yes.
Request fee waiver in letter to Office of Admission.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Decision I: Nov. 1
*Early Decision II: Jan. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
*Early Decision I: Nov. 1
*Early Decision II: Jan. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes. Send written request to Admissions Office as soon as possible. Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Stanford University requirements for Regular Admissions

If you have submitted the Common Application to Stanford as a finalist, you will automatically be considered for Regular Decision unless you contact Stanford and request to withdraw your application.
Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? No.
Use the Common App with Stanford supplement.
No.
Use the Common App with Stanford supplement.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
In the "Payments" section of the Common Application, select "Other" under "Acceptable Fee Waiver."
No.
Students may request fee waivers through their guidance counselors.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Single Choice Early Action: Nov. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
*Single Choice Early Action: Nov. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
Can I apply Single Choice Early Action? No. Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Swarthmore College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with supplement.

Email your request to questbridge@swarthmore.edu and identify yourself as a Questbridge finalist. Indicate whether you are applying through Early Decision II or Regular Decision.
Yes, with supplement.

Email your request to questbridge@swarthmore.edu and identify yourself as a Questbridge non-finalist. Indicate whether you are applying through Early Decision I or II or Regular Decision.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Request fee waiver in email regarding application.
Yes.
Request fee waiver in email regarding application.
What financial aid forms are required? *Swarthmore Financial Aid form (Financial Aid Request for Students Living in the US)
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*Swarthmore Financial Aid form (Financial Aid Request for Students Living in the US)
*CSS 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
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes.
Finalists may apply through Early Decision II.
Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Trinity College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? No.
Use the Common App.
No.
Use the Common App.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Include a statement with the Common Application indicating that you were part of the QuestBridge application process.
Yes.
Include a statement with the Common Application indicating that you were part of the QuestBridge application process.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Decision Option 1: Nov. 15
*Early Decision Option 2: Jan. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
*Early Decision Option 1: Nov. 15
*Early Decision Option 2: Jan. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes.
Finalists may apply through Early Decision Option 2.
Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Vassar College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, with supplement.

Send letter to:
Office of Admission, Vassar College
124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0010
Yes, with supplement.

Send letter to:
Office of Admission, Vassar College
124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0010
Is the application fee waived? Submit standard fee waiver request through high school counselor or include request in letter to Office of Admission. Submit standard fee waiver request through high school counselor or include request in letter to Office of Admission.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Decision I: Nov. 15
*Early Decision II: Jan. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
*Early Decision I: Nov. 15
*Early Decision II: Jan. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes.
Finalists may apply through Early Decision II.
Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.


Wellesley College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? No.
Submit the Common App and the Wellesley Supplement. The QuestBridge application will also be included in your file.
No.
Submit the Common App and the Wellesley Supplement. The QuestBridge application will also be included in your file.
Is the application fee waived? The application fee is waived for all students who apply online. The application fee is waived for all students who apply online.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*Wellesley College Financial Aid Application
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*Wellesley College Financial Aid Application
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Decision: Nov. 1
*Early Evaluation: Jan. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 15
More info
*Early Decision: Nov. 1
*Early Evaluation: Jan. 1
*Regular Decision: Jan. 15
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? No. Yes.


Wheaton College (IL) requirements for Regular Admissions

Finalists who submitted all required materials to Wheaton but were not matched will receive an Early Action admissions decision.
Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes. No.
Use Wheaton Application.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Notify Admission Office of QuestBridge status.
Yes, for Regular Admissions.
Submit paper application (online system is not able to accept fee waivers) and notify Admission Office of QuestBridge status.
What financial aid forms are required? *Wheaton College Financial Aid Application
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*Wheaton College Financial Aid Application
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Action: Nov. 1
*Regular Action: Jan. 10
More info
*Early Action: Nov. 1
*Regular Action: Jan. 10
More info
Can I apply Early Action? Yes.
Finalists who submit all required materials but are not matched will receive an Early Action admissions decision.
Yes.
Students who are not selected as finalists and wish to receive a decision during the Early Action round must submit the Wheaton Application by November 1. The $50 application fee will not be waived for Early Action non-finalists.


Williams College requirements for Regular Admissions

Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes, but you must also submit the Common App pages 1-4 (student forms) and the Williams supplement.

Be sure to identify yourself as a "QB finalist" on page 2 of the Williams Supplement (Fee Waiver Section).

Williams will continue to use your QuestBridge application, especially for essays, teacher recommendations, and counselor letters (unless you request otherwise).

Contact Lili Rodriguez (Liliana.Rodriguez@williams.edu) with any questions about the Williams application process.
No.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
To submit your Supplement and Common Application online with no fee, simply select any waiver option available.
No.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Early Decision: Nov. 10
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
*Early Decision: Nov. 10
*Regular Decision: Jan. 1
More info
Can I apply Early Decision? Yes. Submit supplement and send email request by December 5. Yes.


Yale University requirements for Regular Admissions

If you have submitted the Common Application to Yale as a finalist, you will automatically be considered for Regular Decision unless you contact Yale and request to withdraw your application.
Question Finalist Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? No.
Submit the Common App.
No.
Submit the Common App.
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
Indicate need for a fee waiver on the Common Application and Yale Supplement in the appropriate space, being sure to mention "QuestBridge."
No.
What financial aid forms are required? *CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
*CSS Profile
*FAFSA
*W2s, Federal Tax Returns
More info
What are the application deadlines? *Single-Choice Early Action: Nov. 1
*Regular Decision: Dec. 31
More info
*Single-Choice Early Action: Nov. 1
*Regular Decision: Dec. 31
More info
Can I apply Single-Choice Early Action? No. Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.