<p>Some of my top college choices do provide for full need-based aid, so if I got accepted, I feel pretty comfortable knowing that paying for college wouldn't be any problem.
If that's the case, should I still consider applying via Questbridge? Are there any advantages I'm not considering, or is it just the same thing?</p>
<p>I think the answer to your question is probably “Yes, you should still apply through QuestBridge.”</p>
<p>QuestBridge provides an application for you to describe your circumstances in life and education, and when it is read/considered, it is considered in light of those circumstances in relation to how well you have performed academically. If you are in any way a “disadvantaged” high-achieving student, then QuestBridge can help you by showing colleges the “disadvantaged” side just as much as the Common App shows your “high achieving” side. This gives you advantage when picky and selective colleges are choosing who to admit. </p>
<p>The other advantage is that QuestBridge waives application fees for finalists to their 30 colleges. You also get the advantage of effectively applying “early decision” to 8 schools, which would be GREATLY frowned upon if done under the Common App.</p>
<p>You should check out this Facebook group for new QuestBridge applicants. [Log</a> In | Facebook](<a href=“http://on.fb.me/qZZWu4]Log”>2011-2012 QuestBridge Applicants | Facebook) There are a lot of QB Finalists and scholarship winners there answering questions. If you want someone to proof read your application and provide personal mentoring, you can look at this site too: [QuestBridge</a> Applicants 2011](<a href=“http://■■■■■■/ran6NW]QuestBridge”>http://■■■■■■/ran6NW) All of the people there are Finalists and winners from last year. (but that website won’t let you log in until you join the group I just mentioned)</p>