Is applying to QB for the sake of the QB Finalist "hook" worth it?

<p>I was suggested apply to become a QB finalist and then apply ED to my dream school. But how will the school I apply to know that I am a QB finalist? And does being a finalist even give an advantage?</p>

<p>i would actually like know the answer to this question as well since i know i have a very small chance of matching. Being a QB finalist is very appealing to colleges correct?</p>

<p>It is a very long app, if you are willing to put in the time and would take advantage of the free RD apps go for it, but it is up to you. I also think it helps more if your top choice is a partner school, but I don’t know this for sure…</p>

<p>Free RD apps doesn’t matter to me because I have fee waivers.
I just want to know if the finalist hook is worth it.
I don’t want to rush my teachers with their recommendation letters.
Also, I will have less time to write my other essays if I decide to apply to QB.</p>