<p>freezingbeast:</p>
<p>Thanks for your comments. My primary question was that if accepted as a QuestBridge Finalist, what would be the pros and cons of applying early to some schools through the Match program as opposed to simply using the QuestBridge application in the regular cycle. Sorry if I did not clarify. </p>
<p>As for your question, I was unaware of the AMC exams until this past year. I ended up missing AIME by a 1.5 points, which was very disappointing to me. Although I do have a passion for mathematics, I have never really been involved in math competitions or prepared for them. Regardless, I definitely see this as a weakness on my application I would not like to highlight.</p>
<p>ChancingFanatic:</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your informative post! I agree about admissions at those schools being crapshoots. You’re specific advice is very helpful, however, I am unsure how to highlight my “geographic diversity”. If you could clarify somewhat, I would really appreciate it.</p>
<p>Thanks for your input on the other schools as well. I too feel that my chances for admission are relatively good, but I am also curious as to the quality of aid at these schools. I have been to a few of these college’s websites, but I find they are often vague as to the amount of financial or merit aid that is typically awarded and what is required of one to qualify. If anyone could go into detail regrading financial aid or merit-based scholarships, and my competitiveness for them, at these middle schools, I would greatly appreciate it.</p>
<p>As for Tulsa, I do like the school and would be happy attending, but I would by lying if I said my primary motivation for applying was not due to their location (relative to me) and generous Presidential Scholarship package. They are my only true, solid safety.</p>