Early Decision when Not Matched with Any Ranked Colleges?

Paying for College Access Programs (Questbridge, Posse)
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<p>I just read something that's kinda confusing for me on the Questbridge page for Northwestern. On this page <a href="http://www.questbridge.org/northwestern-app-requirements"&gt;http://www.questbridge.org/northwestern-app-requirements&lt;/a> under the section that talks about admission for National College Match participants:</p>

<p>For finalists - Ranked Northwestern for College Match (but did not match with a binding college) --
Can I apply Early Decision?
Yes.
Non-matched finalists will be notified via email and will have the option of being considered for Early Decision or Regular Decision or may withdraw their application. If you are not matched at would like to apply Early Decision, send an email to Antonia Garcia ( <a href="mailto:antonia-garcia@northwestern.edu">antonia-garcia@northwestern.edu</a>) by December 5th.</p>

<p>From my understanding, NU has an ED deadline of Nov. 1 just like others; does this mean it will make a special case and extend the deadline for College Match finalists, giving them a second chance in applying early? Also could anyone inform me if other participating colleges do the same?</p>

<p>Much appreciated.</p>

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<p>I agree with your interpretation that they allow a special ED case for non matched finalists that listed NU in the Match. That is the first I have heard of that, so you will have to check each college page. Thanks for the heads up.</p>

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<p>Amherst does the same thing.
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/amherst-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/amherst-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you are not matched with Amherst and you would like to apply Early Decision to Amherst, mail in the Early Decision Agreement, Amherst Supplement, and First Marking Period Grades (when available) t to Amherst.</p>

<p>Hmm… Interesting. Wonder if others have stumbled upon that.</p>

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<p>In fact, the majority of participating colleges and most of LAC’s allow this –</p>

<p>Bowdoin:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/bowdoin-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/bowdoin-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Students who are not matched may apply through Early Decision II.</p>

<p>Carleton:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/carleton-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/carleton-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Finalists who are not matched may apply through Winter Early Decision II. Send an email to: <a href=“mailto:questbridge@carleton.edu”>questbridge@carleton.edu</a>. Write “QuestBridge applicant seeking Early Decision II” in the subject line.</p>

<p>Colorado (somewhat tricky):
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/colorado-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/colorado-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you are not matched with Colorado College or another institution on December 2, you may notify Colorado College, in writing, as soon as possible and no later than December 10th about your interest in applying Early Action or Early Decision I. The Admission Committee will render a decision in late December. If you are interested in Early Decision II, you must notify us, in writing, by January 1 and we will notify you in early February. Otherwise, your application will automatically be considered for Regular Decision and you will receive a decision in March.</p>

<p>Davidson:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/davidson-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/davidson-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Students who are not matched may apply through Early Decision 2.</p>

<p>Emory:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/emory-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/emory-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Finalists who are not matched may apply for Early Decision 2 or the Emory Scholars Program, and also can have their applications considered for Oxford College.</p>

<p>Grinnell:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/grinnell-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/grinnell-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you are not matched, you may apply through Early Decision II. Please email Patricia Amador-Lacson at <a href=“mailto:amadorla@grinnell.edu”>amadorla@grinnell.edu</a> by Jan. 1.</p>

<p>Haverford:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/haverford-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/haverford-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you are not matched and you would like to apply Early Decision to Haverford, email Jess Lord at <a href=“mailto:jlord@haverford.edu”>jlord@haverford.edu</a> by December 2.</p>

<p>Oberlin:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/oberlin-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/oberlin-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Finalists who do not match may apply Early Decision to Oberlin through Early Decision II.</p>

<p>Pomona:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/pomona-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/pomona-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you are not matched and you would like to apply to Pomona through Early Decision II, see the QuestBridge Admissions Program Selection formstBridge Admissions Program Selection form.</p>

<p>Rice:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/rice-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/rice-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you are not matched and you would like to apply Early Decision to Rice, please complete the Decision Plan Verification Form and check Early Decision.</p>

<p>Scripps:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/scripps-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/scripps-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Students who are not matched may apply through Early Decision II.</p>

<p>Swarthmore:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/swarthmore-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/swarthmore-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Indicate if you want to be considered for Early Decision II in your email.</p>

<p>Tufts:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/tufts-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/tufts-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you do not match with Tufts and would like to be considered for Early Decision Round 2, send an email to <a href=“mailto:laura.tapper@tufts.edu”>laura.tapper@tufts.edu</a>. An Early Decision Agreement must be signed and submitted by your, and have the signature of your parent/guardian and guidance counselor. This is a binding commitment with an application deadline of January 4, 2013. You will receive an admissions decision in early February.</p>

<p>Vassar:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/chicago-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/chicago-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Finalists who do not match will automatically receive an Early Action admission decision.</p>

<p>W & L:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/washington-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/washington-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Students who are not matched may apply through Early Decision 2.</p>

<p>Wellesley:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/wellesley-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/wellesley-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you are not matched and you would like to apply Early Decision to Wellesley, email Maggie Farnsworth at <a href=“mailto:mfarnswo@wellesley.edu”>mfarnswo@wellesley.edu</a> by December 3.</p>

<p>Weslyan:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/wesleyan-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/wesleyan-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Finalists who are not matched may apply through Early Decision Option II.</p>

<p>Williams:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/williams-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/williams-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you are not matched and you would like to apply to Williams via Early Decision, simply send an email to Twink Williams Burns at <a href=“mailto:twink.w.burns@williams.edu”>twink.w.burns@williams.edu</a> by Wednesday, December 4 at 3:00pm eastern. Note that Finalists do not need to complete the Common Application if applying via Early Decision.</p>

<p>And then Chicago:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/chicago-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/chicago-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Finalists who do not match will automatically receive an Early Action admission decision.</p>

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<p>Furthermore, for dartmouth:
<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/dartmouth-app-requirements”>http://www.questbridge.org/dartmouth-app-requirements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Can I apply Early Decision?
No. However, Finalists who rank Dartmouth but are not matched with Dartmouth or another binding college, may be offered the option of receiving an Early Decision admissions decision. Eligible applicants will receive an e-mail in early December with more details and instructions.</p>

<p>I might seriously consider QB now.</p>

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<p>Most colleges allow ED II though, so I guess they don’t really pose a conflict with the restrictions set by QB</p>

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<p>OP my S was a non-matched finalist and I can attest to Northwestern personally. He received his email from Northwestern rejecting him as a match, but, at the same time was “offered” intention of admission. All he had to do was make a decision to ED or RD. Since ED was binding and he was not sure on FinAid he chose RD. He wanted the option of being able to weigh offers and choose. Long story short he received his official admission from NU and was waitlisted at Vanderbilt. He is very excited to attend NU with a phenomenal FinAid package. </p>

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<p>Hi EOW2012: congratulations on your son’s success! NU is definitely a top choice I’m considering, and I’ve heard nothing but good comments about its FinAid. Hope he have a wonderful college career at Evanston.</p>

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<p>kuan9611. Good luck to you as you go through this process. It is worth it. Hopefully you are chosen as a finalist. </p>

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<p>Also OP and future Questies, Dartmouth isn’t the only school that exclusively invites some applicants to apply Early Decision. Columbia didn’t match me, but sent me an email right after the match results came out asking if I wanted to be considered for Early Decision. I accepted their offer and was accepted. If you receive an ED invitation from a school that doesn’t usually allow Match applicants to apply ED, it is usually a likely.</p>