Williams College

M Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Williams on October 18, and Williams may need a couple of days to import them into their system. Once processed, Williams will then email you instructions to log in and activate your My Williams Account, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Williams.

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(Optional) Test Scores
Self-Reported

SAT code: 3965
ACT code: 1936

Williams offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Students who rank Williams can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in review of their application. After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Williams, you will receive instructions on activating your My Williams Account. Once you have activated your application portal, you'll be prompted to complete a short form indicating which, if any, SAT or ACT scores you would like considered in review of your application.

For students who would like to submit test scores, Williams accepts official test scores, self-reported test scores, screenshots of score reports, or scores verified through counselors. Test score information can be included in the testing section of the QuestBridge Application or emailed to questbridge@williams.edu. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Williams and request that their scores be considered for admission. Please note that scores for all enrolling students will be verified and discrepancies between self-reported scores and official scores may jeopardize a student’s place at Williams.

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Optional Supplements

Visual/Performing Arts Portfolio. If you have a talent in the arts, samples of your work can be submitted via SlideRoom for review by Williams faculty. 

Scientific Research Abstracts. If you have pursued significant scientific or mathematics research and are considering a research or academic career, we welcome brief descriptions of your work. Materials can be submitted via your application, or by email to questbridge@williams.edu

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2024-2025 CSS Profile

CSS code: 3965
Available: Oct. 1

Please select "Regular Decision" as your admission application type.

If your parents are divorced or separated:

• Your non-custodial parent must also complete a CSS Profile with their information.
• If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Download the Non-Custodial Parent Waiver Petition.

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2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms and 2024-2025 Verification Statement for both parent and student

Submit to the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). Please note that you only need to submit these documents once to IDOC and they will be available to all of the schools that use IDOC. You will receive your IDOC ID shortly after you submit your CSS Profile.

Your non-custodial parent must also submit copies of their 2022 federal tax returns with all schedules, attachments, W-2 Forms, and other earnings statements to the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). Please be sure to share your IDOC ID with your non-custodial parent.

SUBMIT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE (likely by late December)

2024-2025 FAFSA

FAFSA code: 002229

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 Williams.

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens only.

Early Decision

Finalists who do not match may apply Early Decision to Williams. 

Applicants interested in Early Decision must submit their Williams College QuestBridge Application Form by noon Eastern Standard Time on December 5 to be considered.

Regular Decision

Follow the instructions below to apply through Regular Decision.

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

Finalists who did not rank Williams

QuestBridge Application, Common Application, or Coalition Application with Williams-specific questions and all supporting documents

Optional: Students can use either their QuestBridge application, the Common Application, or the Coalition Application.

If you apply via the Common Application, on the Williams-specific section you will be asked "Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?" Please select "Applying for a Williams College Fee Waiver." As a QuestBridge applicant, your fee waiver request will be automatically granted.

If you apply via the Coalition Application, use the fee waiver code: Williams Fee Waiver. As a QuestBridge applicant, your fee waiver request will be automatically granted.

Optional: Students can use either their QuestBridge application, the Common Application, or the Coalition Application.

If you apply via the Common Application, on the Williams-specific section you will be asked "Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?" Please select "Applying for a Williams College Fee Waiver." As a QuestBridge applicant, your fee waiver request will be automatically granted.

If you apply via the Coalition Application, use the fee waiver code: Williams Fee Waiver. As a QuestBridge applicant, your fee waiver request will be automatically granted.

Williams College QuestBridge Application Form

Midyear Grades
Deadline: Mid-February

If you submit a Common App or Coalition Application in addition to a QuestBridge Application you/your counselor may use any of the midyear forms to submit your updated transcript.

If you submit a Common App or Coalition Application in addition to a QuestBridge Application you/your counselor may use any of the midyear forms to submit your updated transcript.

Official Transcripts

There is no need to submit an additional transcript as we already have your official transcript on file from the Match.

(Optional) Test Scores
Self-Reported

SAT code: 3965
ACT code: 1936

Williams offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Students who rank Williams can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in review of their application. For students who would like to submit test scores, Williams accepts official test scores, self-reported test scores, screenshots of score reports, or scores verified through counselors. Test score information can be included in the testing section of the QuestBridge Application or emailed to questbridge@williams.edu. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Williams and request that their scores be considered for admission.

Please note that scores for enrolling students will be verified and discrepancies between self-reported scores and official scores may jeopardize a student’s place at Williams.

Williams offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Students who rank Williams can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in review of their application. For students who would like to submit test scores, Williams accepts official test scores, self-reported test scores, screenshots of score reports, or scores verified through counselors. Test score information can be included in the testing section of the QuestBridge Application or emailed to questbridge@williams.edu. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Williams and request that their scores be considered for admission.

Please note that scores for enrolling students will be verified and discrepancies between self-reported scores and official scores may jeopardize a student’s place at Williams.

Optional Supplements

Visual/Performing Arts Portfolio. If you have a talent in the arts, samples of your work can be submitted via SlideRoom for review by Williams faculty. 

Scientific Research Abstracts. If you have pursued significant scientific or mathematics research and are considering a research or academic career, we welcome brief descriptions of your work. Materials can be submitted via your application, or by email to questbridge@williams.edu.

Visual/Performing Arts Portfolio. If you have a talent in the arts, samples of your work can be submitted via SlideRoom for review by Williams faculty. 

Scientific Research Abstracts. If you have pursued significant scientific or mathematics research and are considering a research or academic career, we welcome brief descriptions of your work. Materials can be submitted via your application, or by email to questbridge@williams.edu.

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

Finalists who did not rank Williams

2024-2025 FAFSA

FAFSA code: 002229

Check your My Williams Account to ensure that you have submitted all required financial aid documents.  

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens

2024-2025 CSS Profile

CSS code: 3965
Available: Oct. 1

  Check your My Williams Account to ensure that you have submitted all required financial aid documents. 

2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms and 2024-2025 Verification Statement for both parent and student

 Check your My Williams Account to ensure that you have submitted all required financial aid documents.  

Submit to the CollegeBoard's Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC)