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How to Write a College EssayQuestBridge can help you craft a strong college essay. We cover what to write about, how to get feedback, and more!
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Explore resources on preparing for college, paying for college, applying to college, and more for students, educators, and family members.
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How to Write a College EssayQuestBridge can help you craft a strong college essay. We cover what to write about, how to get feedback, and more!
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Additional Information GuideReview our guide to navigate answering Additional Information prompts within the QuestBridge application.
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Securing a Strong Recommendation GuideLearn how to select a recommender and effectively prepare them to write you a recommendation.
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Recommender and Reference Information SheetFill out this information to help your recommender submit a strong recommendation.
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Recommendations and ReferencesLearn about QuestBridge recommendations and references, including information about who to ask, how to ask, and when to ask.
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Activities Section GuideGain insights on how to compellingly demonstrate who you are outside of the classroom.
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Recommender and Reference ResourcesTeachers and counselors: Learn more about the QuestBridge recommendation and reference process, and how you can support your student.
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Acing Your Activities SectionDetermine what activities to include, where to include them, and how to best describe what you do.
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Income and Assets GuideRefer to this guide when filling out the Income and Assets page(s) of the QuestBridge application.
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Match Celebration ToolkitEducators: Use these resources to celebrate your student after Match Day.
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Rankings 101As you proceed with the rankings process, watch our webinar to review your next steps, learn data-based strategies for ranking colleges, and hear about how QuestBridge Alumni and Scholars navigated the rankings journey.
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