This page will be updated later this summer for the 2026 National College Match.

If you are a National College Match Finalist who did not match, there continue to be options for your college journey through QuestBridge, and you still have more opportunities to be admitted to our college partners, who meet 100% of demonstrated financial need. Attending a QuestBridge college partner allows you to connect with a lifelong network of Scholars and Alumni during college and beyond.

We strongly encourage you to review potential early admission opportunities and next steps from the schools you ranked listed on your decision letter, and through the list below. Remember that you have not been denied admission from the colleges you ranked.

Options and next steps will vary by school, and you can view examples of the options that may be available through the links below. If the school will consider your application in an early review cycle, instructions on how to apply will also be included.

FAQs

• What happens if I am not matched with any of the colleges that I ranked? → 
• If I don't match, can I still apply to the schools I ranked in QuestBridge Regular Decision? →
• How do I apply to college partners through QuestBridge Regular Decision? →