Is it extremely difficult to be a finalist?

Paying for College Access Programs (Questbridge, Posse)
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<p>I think my achievements and involvements do not match questbridge's criteria. Is it worth applying still?</p>

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<p>The application is free, so there is nothing to lose. Also, starting early on applications will definitely be a plus and provide experience.</p>

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<p>I honestly thought I had no shot whatsoever and actually got frustrated afterward, wondering why I spent so much time on something that I already knew I would not be accepted into. And then I got the email saying I had become a finalist. Shock + extreme happiness. I think its totally worth it to just try because you never know. You just may have something they’re looking for.</p>

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<p>just like what nattilee said, you really have no idea. I went into the process blindly. no one around me ever heard of QB, not my teachers, friends, guidance counselors, anyone. I assumed that, after looking at the prestigious college names, i’d automatically be rejected. Simply because everyone feels as if they “aren’t smart enough” for those high end institutions. All I can say is that’s completely invalid. I was selected as a finalist with mediocre test scores. Just give it a shot and do the best you can on that app! :)</p>

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<p>Nattilee and Cali93chick:
I am applying through Questbridge this year. I was wondering what were your statistics?</p>

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<p>john-</p>

<p>here is the thread where a bunch of finalists from 2010 posted their stats, hope it helps!</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/questbridge-programs/1018494-finalists-post-your-stats.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/questbridge-programs/1018494-finalists-post-your-stats.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>4.0 unweighted, 1970 sat (1240 CR/M) but ultimately sent ACT (30 comp. 11 essay)
standarized testing was eh but i think its my ecs. lots of sports, president of the senior class/yearbook editor in chief, stuff like that is definitely helpful</p>

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<p>I feel like I should add something here…your stats are only part of what QB looks at. They also look at your need. Ergo, a student with good stats and high need is actually more likely to be accepted than one with “better” (keeping in mind that everything is subjective) stats and less need.</p>

<p>I would know about this–my stats are pretty decent (2360 sat, I was accepted to MIT if that tells you anything) but I was not a finalist.
Which, incidentally, does not mean they won’t give you financial aid. My family’s not paying very much at all for my college education.</p>