<p>I was wondering if the College Prep Scholarship is a prerequisite for the National College Match Program. I'm going away this summer, so I don't really feel the need to apply for the College Prep Scholarship... If I disregard the College Prep Scholarship, could I just apply for the National College Match program when applications open?</p>
<p>Yes. The College Prep Scholarship is not needed for the National College Match Program.</p>
<p>Thanks KingdomHearts!</p>
<p>I would like to add to this thread. What exactly is the college prep scholarship, and what are the benefits? I heard you just get a free trip to attend an information meeting at a college or something? </p>
<p>Also, what are quest for excellence awards? Are they valuable?</p>
<p>Is it ok to apply for the quest of excellence awards as a senior?</p>
<p>bump, thanks</p>
<p>Jeffrey, the benefits of the College Prep Scholarship are listed here: [College</a> Prep Scholarship Overview](<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship]College”>http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship)</p>
<p>I was a recipient of the college prep conference and nomination for a college visit. Going to the College Prep Conference really impacted me. I learned so much about the opportunities for low-income students and how financially possible it is for us to be able to afford an education from some of the nation’s best colleges. I made friends that I still keep in contact with and I met with many admissions counselors. There were so many other things I’ve gained from that experience but I’ll leave what I have listed so far as the major advantages. In my year, there were college prep conferences at Stanford and Yale. For yours, I believe they are at Stanford, Northwestern, and Princeton. QB also gives out a few travel stipends for students to attend.</p>
<p>I’m glad to see your enthusiasm for applying with all your questions and your eagerness to fill out the Match Program application.</p>
<p>I believe that the Quest for Excellence awards are only part of the junior College Prep Scholarship.</p>
<p>Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.</p>