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Match Requirements Guide
Learn more about the materials schools require to apply and how to successfully submit them.
Match Requirements are additional materials you must submit to each of the college partners on your ranking list if selected as a Finalist. These materials are required to be considered for the Match Scholarship and are due by November 1. Learn more about the materials schools require to apply and how to successfully submit them.
Don't wait until the last minute! The more schools you rank, the more Match Requirements you will need to submit. Stay organized and make steady progress by creating an action plan. Aim to submit all materials by November 1, and try to work on them a little each day. If you are certain you want to apply to a school, you can even begin working on these materials before Finalist decisions are released.
Remember: Match Requirements will vary by school, so it is important to review each school’s Match Requirements page to determine what you will need to submit.
Types of Match Requirements
Match Requirements typically include both academic and financial materials that must be submitted directly to each school you choose to rank.
How to submit materials: Each school you rank will provide an application portal for submitting your materials, so be sure to check your email (including spam/junk folders) after Finalist notification for access information. If you don't hear from a school three business days after Finalist notification or encounter any issues accessing your portal, contact the school directly for assistance. QuestBridge is unable to inquire about application portal access for applicants.
Academic requirements refer to materials relating to your academic performance or interests. Schools also use these materials to get a better understanding of your achievements, future goals, and potential fit in their campus community.
These are typically submitted through the school portals, and there can be a variety of questions, which may include supplemental essays.
Supplemental essays can help you illustrate how you will positively contribute to the campus community and how the school can support your personal, professional, and academic aspirations.
These supplemental essay prompts will vary by school. Some schools may use similar essay prompts to other applications (e.g., the Common Application), while others may use prompts designed specifically for QuestBridge Finalists.
Supplements will be available in school portals after Finalist notification; however, some schools may post any required essay prompts earlier. Review their Match Requirements or admission website for more information.
Your high school counselor may need to provide an official transcript. Generally, if your counselor uploaded your transcript through their School Report as part of your National College Match application, it will be considered official, and they do not need to resubmit it, but this may vary by school.
Some schools may also request a senior year progress report to get a sense of your current academic performance.
Standardized test score requirements vary across our college partners. Some schools are test-optional, while others will require test scores for Match Scholarship consideration. Carefully review each school’s testing policy to ensure you meet the school’s requirements.
If you received new test scores after the National College Match deadline, you should send them directly to the schools you’ve ranked.
If you submitted test scores to QuestBridge and test scores are not required by the schools you are ranking, the schools will give you the option to indicate whether or not you would like to have your test scores reviewed alongside the rest of your application. Please follow the instructions provided by the school or contact them directly for details on applying test-optional.