Amherst College FAQ

How does the QuestBridge National College Match Process work for Amherst?

If you are a Finalist and have chosen to rank Amherst as one of your college choices, QuestBridge will forward your application to Amherst along with the supporting documents.

The National College Match Program is binding for Amherst.

Does Amherst waive the application fee for QuestBridge applicants?

Yes. However, Amherst will only waive the application fee for those using their QuestBridge application to apply. Please do not submit the Common Application or Coalition by Scoir if you submit the QuestBridge Application.

I am a QuestBridge Finalist and have ranked Amherst as one of my college choices. What application materials do I have to submit to complete my application for the Match?

Most required materials for the Match are included in your QuestBridge application. For a list of additional Match admission requirements, please refer to the “Application Requirements” tab of Amherst’s QuestBridge college partner page.

Will Amherst accept the QuestBridge Application in place of the Common Application or Coalition by Scoir Application?

Amherst will use your QuestBridge Application in lieu of the Common Application or Coalition by Scoir Application. Please do NOT submit the Common Application or Coalition by Scoir Application.

I am a QuestBridge applicant to Amherst but still want to submit my Common Application/Coalition by Scoir Application. How do I send it to Amherst?

Amherst will use your QuestBridge Application in lieu of the Common Application or Coalition by Scoir Application. Please do NOT submit the Common Application or Coalition by Scoir Application.

I am a Questbridge Finalist who ranked Amherst as one of my Match schools but was not matched to Amherst. May I apply Early Decision? What are the requirements?

Yes, you may apply Early Decision. Amherst requires additional application materials to be sent to complete your application. For a list of Early Decision admission material requirements, please refer to the “Application Requirements” tab of Amherst’s QuestBridge college partner page. Additional materials are due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 6.

I am a QuestBridge Finalist but did not rank Amherst as one of my Match schools; may I still apply to Amherst? What are my application options?

Yes, you may still apply to Amherst Regular Decision. To apply to Amherst College Regular Decision, please fill out the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form to indicate your intent to apply to Amherst in Regular Decision by Sunday, December 10. QuestBridge will then forward your QuestBridge application to Amherst College. Please do not send in a Common Application or Coalition by SCOIR Application.

In addition to the QuestBridge Application you will have to submit additional materials to complete a Regular Decision application to Amherst. For a list of Regular Decision admission material requirements, please refer to the “Application Requirements” tab of Amherst’s QuestBridge college partner page.

If I am a QuestBridge Non-Finalist but still wish to apply to Amherst in Regular Decision, can I use my QuestBridge application?

Yes, you may use your QuestBridge application to apply to Amherst. Please fill out the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form to indicate your intent to apply to Amherst in Regular Decision. QuestBridge will then forward your QuestBridge application to Amherst College. Please do not send in a Common Application or Coalition by SCOIR Application.

I am an international student. May I apply for the National College Match to Amherst?

Yes, with additional application requirements as an international student. Please review additional application requirements for international applicants on Amherst's website.

I am not a U.S. citizen. May I apply to Amherst through the National College Match?

Yes, applicants can apply to Amherst through the National College Match regardless of citizenship status, including undocumented students and students granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Please review the Information for Undocumented Students page on Amherst’s website to learn more about application and financial aid requirements, as well as campus resources to support students.