The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program gives outstanding low-income high school juniors an early advantage in college admissions.

College Prep Scholars are uniquely prepared to gain admission and full scholarships to top-tier colleges through QuestBridge. The majority are also selected as Finalists for the National College Match.  Being selected as a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that celebrates your achievements and gives you an early start in applying to college. 

All College Prep Scholars will receive:

• Specialized guidance on applying to college: Our "VIP club," where you can get exclusive resources and support
• Essay coaching: Get personalized feedback on your essay from QuestBridge
• The distinction of being identified as an outstanding potential candidate to top colleges

College Prep Scholars could also receive:

• Full scholarships to college summer programs at Stanford, Yale, Emory, Penn, and more 
• An invitation to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference, where you’ll learn from admissions officers at top colleges
• All-expense-paid campus visits to our colleges
• Quest for Excellence awards, such as laptops and college visits, awarded on the basis of geography, special interests, or other individual criteria.
• One-on-one college admissions telementoring from Amherst College students

Who Should Apply

• Academically outstanding high school juniors
• From families earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four

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How to Apply

• Application opens in the February (during junior year)
• Submit free application and other materials by the March deadline

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