Match Requirements for:
Finalists who rank Colby
Please submit these materials as soon as you are notified you are a Finalist.
Match Requirements DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1 | ||
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Official Transcript(s) |
If official transcripts were submitted for the Match, it is not necessary to resubmit them for Colby’s consideration. If official transcripts were not submitted, please send your official transcripts directly to the Admissions Office (see Contact Information below). |
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Test Scores (optional) SAT code: 3280 |
Colby is a test optional institution. You may choose whether to submit your test scores with your application to Colby. Students who rank Colby will be able to submit their preferences for which standardized test scores, if any, they would like reviewed with their application for admission. TOEFL or IELTS score results are required Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also required if English is neither the student’s first language nor their current language of instruction. |
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2021-2022 FAFSA FAFSA code: 002039 |
US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens. |
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2021-2022 CSS Profile CSS code: 3280 |
Please select "Early Decision" as your admission application type. If your parents own a business or farm:
If your parents are divorced or separated:
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2019 Federal Tax Returns |
Signed, with all schedules, attachments, W-2 forms, and other earnings statements. Include all federal personal and corporate tax returns. These documents should be sent via the College Board's Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). |
Options following the Match | |
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Early Decision |
Finalists who do not match may apply Early Decision to Colby through Early Decision II. Please notify the Admissions Office that you would like to be considered for Early Decision II and submit an Early Decision Agreement form. |
Regular Decision |
All Finalists who rank Colby for the Match, but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit only your Midyear Report and any significant and relevant updates. If you no longer wish to be considered, you must contact the Admissions Office to withdraw your application (see Contact Information below). |
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select Colby on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 4 - December 9. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to Colby (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to Colby as detailed in the table below.
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Regular Decision Requirements: Application Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 1 | |||
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Finalists who ranked Colby and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank Colby |
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Midyear Report If not available by Jan. 1, submit as soon as it is available |
If using the QuestBridge Application, complete the QuestBridge Midyear Report. If submitting the Common Application, use the Midyear Report. |
If using the QuestBridge Application, complete the QuestBridge Midyear Report. If submitting the Common Application, use the Midyear Report. |
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Official Transcript(s) |
Update including recent grades |
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Test Scores (optional) SAT code: 3280 |
If submitting scores |
If submitting scores |
Regular Decision Requirements: Financial Aid Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 15 | |||
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Finalists who ranked Colby and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank Colby |
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2021-2022 FAFSA FAFSA code: 002039 |
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US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens |
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2021-2022 CSS Profile CSS code: 3280 |
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2019 Federal Tax Returns and Forms |
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Contact Information
Contact Information (for mailing/faxing materials and general questions):
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Colby College
4800 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, Maine 04901
Fax: 207-859-4828
Email: admissions@colby.edu
Colby Contacts (regarding QuestBridge applications):
Meghan Grandolfo
Assistant Dean and Director of Enrollment Management
meghan.grandolfo@colby.edu