Match Requirements for:
Finalists who rank CMC
If you are a Finalist who ranked CMC, your National College Match application will be sent to CMC, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.
Match Requirements DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1 | ||
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Claremont McKenna College Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to CMC on October 18, and CMC may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, CMC will then email you instructions to log in and activate your CMC applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to CMC. |
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Required for all National College Match Applicants who rank CMC. The Supplement form will be available after October 19 to students who are selected as Finalists and who rank CMC. The supplemental form includes two short essay responses. Click here to read the essay prompts. |
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Official Transcript(s) |
Have your counselor mail or email questbridge@cmc.edu with the subject line College Match Finalists, Full Legal Name, Official Transcript. In addition, CMC accepts transcripts uploaded by a counselor via the QuestBridge application. |
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(Optional) Test Scores SAT code: 4054 |
CMC offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Learn more about CMC’s test-optional policy. Students who rank CMC can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in CMC’s review of their application. For students who would like to submit test scores, CMC accepts self-reported test scores, scores reported on official transcripts, or scores verified through counselors. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at CMC and request that their scores be considered for admission. |
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2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 4054 |
Please select Early Action as your admission application type. If your parents own a business or farm:
If your parents are divorced or separated:
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2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms for Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent (if applicable) |
Both the custodial and non-custodial parent must submit copies of their 2022 federal tax returns signed, with all schedules, attachments, W-2 forms and other earning statements. Include personal and corporate partnership tax returns. Also include copies of your parents' recent paystubs or other verification of current-year income. You will be notified if required to upload 2022 federal tax information. If notified, submit the items via IDOC. |
SUBMIT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE (likely by late December) |
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2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA code: 001170 |
The FAFSA will not be available until at least December 2023. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to CMC. US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens. Parents and students must use the DRT process to transfer their 2022 IRS tax information from the IRS into their FAFSA. |
Options following the Match | |
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Early Decision |
Finalists who do not match may apply Early Decision II to CMC. Applicants interested in Early Decision II must submit the Early Decision Agreement and the CMC QuestBridge Status Update by January 10. |
Regular Decision |
Follow the instructions below to apply through Regular Decision. |
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select CMC on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 3 - December 10. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to CMC (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your CMC Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to CMC on December 13 and CMC may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the CMC applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to CMC.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to CMC as detailed in the table below.
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Regular Decision Required Admission Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 10 | |||
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Finalists who ranked CMC and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank CMC |
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Common Application or Coalition Application and all supporting documents |
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Students may submit a Common Application, Coalition Application or use their QuestBridge application to apply for Regular Decision admission. To use the QuestBridge Application, indicate so on your CMC QuestBridge Status Update Form. If you apply via the Common Application, on the Claremont McKenna specific section you will be asked "Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?" Please select "I have already been approved for a Claremont McKenna College Fee Waiver." Next, enter in the following code: CMCQB2023. As a QuestBridge applicant, your fee waiver request will be automatically granted. If you apply via the Coalition, once you arrive to the payment section for Claremont McKenna please use the fee waiver code QBCMC2023. This will automatically waive your application fee. |
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Official Transcript(s) |
Update including recent grades |
Submit mid year form for QB only if you are using your QB app for admission. Otherwise, follow the materials used by Common Application or Coalition Application. |
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(Optional) Test Scores |
Only if new scores to report and if applying using scores in evaluation
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CMC is test optional. Submitting scores is required only if students want to submit scores for evaluation |
Regular Decision Required Financial Aid Materials DEADLINES: JANUARY 17 | |||
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Finalists who ranked CMC and submitted all financial aid materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank CMC |
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2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA code: 001170 |
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US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens |
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2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 4054 |
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2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms (You will be notified if required to upload your 2022 federal tax information. If notified, submit the items via IDOC.) |
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Contact Information
Claremont McKenna Contacts (regarding QuestBridge applications and general questions):
Jerry Morrison
Associate Dean of Admission for Diversity & Strategic Initiatives
Email: questbridge@cmc.edu
Phone: (909) 621-8088
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Financial Aid
Contact Information (for sending admission and financial aid materials):
Mail or email official transcripts to:
Office of Admission
Claremont McKenna College
888 Columbia Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
Email: questbridge@cmc.edu
If required, upload financial documents to IDOC.
Office of Financial Aid
Claremont McKenna College
888 Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Email: finaid@cmc.edu
Contact the Financial Aid Office at: (909) 621-8356.