So on questbridge’s website, it says that most applicants have an income of less than 60k, and often less than 50k for a family of four. My parents make from 50-60k, but I’m an only child. Should I still consider applying for the college match program next year and junior programs this year? If I do, is this going to hurt my chances?
Also, my mom makes about 25k, and my dads self employed, but probably averages 30k. Theyre divorced and my moms the custodial parent. Up until this year, my mom was making much less, and before that she was unemployed for a few years, if any of that affects it.
“Should I still consider applying for the college match program next year and junior programs this year?”
Absolutely. However, getting matched will be unlikely because your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will not be 0, but being a Quest Scholar has benefits if you get in through Regular Decision (RD). You will be part of the Quest Scholars Network and being a Finalist/Scholar has merits by itself. I can’t speak for chances, but I can say that I know people who have become finalists within your income bracket. Just nail the essays and do well on your exams. If you’re not a College Prep Scholar, do not be discouraged: my school only had 5 scholars, but 20 finalists.
I thought the 0 efc was only a requirement for some of the schools? I might be totally wrong about that thoug . Also, yale for example says that anything less than 65k is typically 0 efc.
As far as being a finalist, its certainly advantageous, as far as being able to apply early to 12 schools and getting free apps.
All things considered, I’ll probably be applying, thanks.
If this helps you decide: our income’s not a lot different than yours, and my son was matched to Haverford two years ago. Many factors will figure in.
There’s no downside to applying, because in preparing the application you learn so much, about yourself and about how to research and compare colleges, that even if you’re not a finalist you’ve put yourself in a strong position.