National College Match: How To Apply
The 2018 National College Match application will open this summer. View important dates and deadlines.
Before you apply
- Review who should apply to make sure you qualify.
- Learn how the National College Match works.
- Carefully consider our college partners, including their testing requirements to make sure you are on track to rank these colleges.
Application Requirements
- A free, online National College Match application, including information on your academic and extracurricular accomplishments, financial background*, two essays, short answer questions
- Two letters of recommendation from teachers in core academic subjects
- A Secondary School Report from your high school counselor
- A School Profile (optional, but recommended)
- A high school transcript and additional transcripts (if applicable)
- Any standardized test score reports to-date. We accept SAT, ACT, Subject Tests, IB, or AP test scores. SAT and/or ACT test scores are highly recommended.
*Access to previous year tax returns and other financial documents is highly recommended and will help you complete the application.
Application Requirements for Finalists
If you are selected as a Finalist in October, additional college materials are due to the colleges you rank. View each college partner page for more "Application Requirements".