After your QuestBridge Application has been sent to WashU, you will receive instructions via email on activating your WashU Pathway account. You may then submit the supplement through the WashU Pathway. You will be asked to indicate your preferred academic division and up to two potential majors. In addition, you will be prompted to respond to a short-answer question(s) and submit the required portfolio if applying for the College of Art in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. (Note: A portfolio for the College of Architecture is optional.)

WashU accepts transcripts submitted as part of the School Report in the QuestBridge application.

WashU offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Learn more about WashU’s admission requirements. Students who rank WashU can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in the review of their application. For students who would like to submit test scores, WashU 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 WashU and request that their scores be considered for admission.

Please select "Early Decision" as your admission application type on the CSS Profile. 

If your parents are divorced or separated you are not required to submit the Noncustodial Profile.

Submit as soon as available

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 WashU.

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens. 

Finalists who do not match may apply Early Decision II to WashU.

Students should email [email protected] to indicate your preference for applying EDII no later than January 3, 2024. Please include the subject line: QuestBridge Applicant Applying EDII. You will need to submit the Early Decision Agreement and provide signatures for your parent/guardian, counselor, and yourself.

All Finalists who rank WashU for the Match, but did not match to a binding college, will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit updated transcripts and any relevant updates.

If you no longer wish to be considered, you must request that your application be withdrawn by emailing [email protected].

Finalists who ranked WashU and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)

Finalists who did not rank WashU

submit only if you wish to have test scores considered as part of your application, and you have new scores to report since you submitted your National College Match application

submit only if you wish to have test scores considered as part of your application

Finalists who ranked WashU and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)

Finalists who did not rank WashU

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens

If your parents are divorced or separated, you are required to submit the Noncustodial Profile.