<p>I had noticed the discrepancy in the Princeton subject test requirements earlier and almost e-mailed QB. The main QB Standardized Test Requirements page lists two subject tests for Princeton. Then I noticed the Princeton QB FAQ page, which lists 3 subject tests, has not yet been updated from last year’s College Match. Looking at Princeton’s own admissions site ([Princeton</a> University | Standardized Testing](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/standardized_testing/#comp000046cc511c0000000c5a18e5]Princeton”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/standardized_testing/#comp000046cc511c0000000c5a18e5)) I see that only two subject tests is the requirement listed. It looks like Princeton may have dropped the number of required subject tests this year.</p>
<p>@alexandrafitzmor: I’m actually taking the ACT exam, as my SAT scores were pretty low, and my school recommends we take both, and for most of the programs, they only require the ACT + Writing. The SAT II’s I will take to better my scores, but only a couple, such a Princeton, required them. Also, for Princeton, its required to fill out the Common App with a supplement. Is it too early to start working on it now? I won’t be able to complete it at the moment because my test scores aren’t in, but is it better to wait to see if you’re accepted as a finalist?</p>
<p>@2blue: Now I understand. I didn’t realize the website FAQ was outdated. Also the pamplets they sent me were for the 08-09 year, so that makes sense.</p>
<p>@2blue: that is correct, it’s been discussed in the Princeton boards as well. Now there are only a few highly selective colleges that continue to require 3 tests, including Georgetown and Harvard.</p>
<p>@Mare_Crisium: I’d highly recommend you get started on filling out the application. The worst thing to do is cram all your info in at the last minute. Try to keep it as relaxed a process as you can. Having most of your info ready to send if you become a finalist is a good idea.</p>
<p>On the SAT part of the QB application, do we have to list all our scores, or just ones we want them to see?</p>
<p>The ones you want them to see. Usually they only really care about your top score, as that is the one that really matters.</p>
<p>On the questbridge website, it says that Yale does not accept QB applications in lieu of theirs, so when do I submit common app and Yale Supplement? Should I submit these as soon as I find out I am a finalist?</p>
<p>@powerbomb: Yes, that’s when you should submit them, but I would start filling it out now, because you’ll need it anyways for RD.</p>
<p>Is there a way I can go back and change my recommenders? I “submitted” and can’t seem to change the recommenders…</p>
<p>I’ll definitely get started on them as soon as possible. What is probably the best time to submit the final application? After i’ve gotten all of my teacher recommendations in, or closer to the deadline? And for the QuestBridge Quest for excellence awards, are you only allowed to apply for them if you are accept for as a finalist? I’m wondering so I know if I should wait before I start writing up drafts for them.</p>
<p>Another question, can I withdraw my application along the way?</p>
<p>@Mare_Crisium: Finalists are those eligible for the scholarships. I’d recommend submitting the application later rather than earlier, so if you need to make revisions you’ll be able to.
@powerbomb: Contact QB if you can’t, they can probably change it for you.</p>
<p>@powerbomb: Why on earth would you withdraw your application? Too many mistakes? I’m sure you can, I’d just contact QB and request it.</p>
<p>Yes, I am wondering also why you would withdraw an application? The only reason I can see if you would want to apply ED to a non QB school, but if you are a QB student, you shouldn’t be applying ED for financial reasons anyway…</p>
<p>First of all – Hi GAMOM!!!</p>
<p>I am currently packing to move into my dorm room at Swarthmore. </p>
<p>I applied to QuestBridge last year for College Match. I was named a finalist. I only listed two schools - Princeton and Yale - for match (both non-binding). I was accepted to neither.</p>
<p>I come from a household with an income of approximately $14,000 a year.</p>
<p>I was terribly discouraged and came to these boards where I received support and encouragement. </p>
<p>I applied to five schools RD and was accepted by both Amherst and Swarthmore. Both offered FULL ride in RD. I also applied to a non QB school (during RD) “just in case”. I suggest a safety in any instance. </p>
<p>I believe, despite the seemingly difficult application process, QuestBridge Match Program is well worthwhile. I truly feel I would not be headed to a top ranked school without it. Before QuestBridge, I didn’t even dream of attending such a school!!!</p>
<p>I was only in the top 17% of my class (in a very competitive school). </p>
<p>Although the alumni doctor who interviewed me for Yale wrote an email telling me I was “the best candidate he had ever interviewed and his report would reflect that”, I was rejected by Yale. He couldn’t believe it. I read somewhere 27,000 students applied to Yale last year.</p>
<p>I did not get accepted by an Ivy, yet Swarthmore has a consortium with UPenn (an Ivy) where I can take classes.</p>
<p>My “dream” school was originally Princeton. By January, I had enough breathing time to really look at the binding schools in the QB program and fell in love with Swarthmore!</p>
<p>In my opinion, the college admissions experience on the whole is totally unpredictable.</p>
<p>My advice is to thoroughly (isn’t your time worth admission to a top tier school and possibly hundreds of thousands dollars in scholarship?) read the QuestBridge site and partner schools material.</p>
<p>Be prepared to not only write numerous essays but gather recommendations (start asking as soon as you return to school - remember EVERYONE needs them in senior year), as well as required records/test scores.</p>
<p>Each partner school requires almost the same but slightly different info sent in various ways. </p>
<p>Also ask your parents to begin to put together any financial information you are going to need to submit. (Of course, tax documents will not be available until January).</p>
<p>Most of all, go for it!! If you get accepted to your “dream” school - great! If not, the universe has something else in store for you. </p>
<p>Good luck!!!</p>
<p>A 2013 Swattie</p>
<p>Also - if you are low income you may qualify for free SAT testing and reporting.
Check with your guidance office.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>@tsprite: Thanks SO so much for all that encouraging info! 
It’s really nice to hear from a Quest Scholar.</p>
<p>well my parents make around 90k a year and they also have some debts to pay off should I apply to questbridge junior year.</p>
<p>@sstewart: Minus the debts, do you feel that you are economically disadvantaged? Many students’ family make between 10-60K/year, some even less. My father makes 60K and supports 10 people. </p>
<p>Also, you can’t apply to QB junior year, you have to apply the beginning of senior year. There is the College Prep Scholarship available to you in the spring, which may very well help you later on with the College Match scholarship.</p>
<p>Hello guys i found out about Questbridge on CC about half a year ago and, at risk of looking like a stalker-ish over achiever, i looked on facebook for Quest scholars. It turned out to be a BRILLIANT idea. </p>
<p>If you have a facebook and just type in “questbridge” on the search bar it will give you a group for many of the school, in which you can find Questies currently attending these schools or the ones from 2008 who’ve just gotten in. </p>
<p>They are very helpful and they aren’t shy to tell you their own stats or anything! You should seriously try to talk to some of them because trust me you WONT regret it. I sure didn’t.</p>
<p>Now that the app is up, it’s time to put our noses to the grindstone (yeah, the idiom sounds just as painful as our lives are going to be for the next few months) XD</p>