National College Match - 2009-2010

<p>So my SAT scores are 2270 and 2260, both of which I put on the application. My SAT II scores are 800 Math IIC, 750 World History, 720 Bio, 700 Physics. I want to put down 800 Math IIC, 750 World History, and 2 blanks for Bio/Physics retake in October. </p>

<p>Would it be necessary to put down a science subject test right now? Would it help for Finalist notification? Or is 800 Math, 750 World good enough? Thanks!</p>

<p>Hey guys!</p>

<p>I’m also applying to Questbridge.</p>

<p>@tomjonesistheman: were you on the RSI forum?? To answer your question, I think you should be fine for now, just get those subject tests in on the October test date. I am in the same boat.</p>

<p>I’m really excited to apply through Questbridge! MIT is my top choice school. Is anyone else ranking MIT with Questbridge?</p>

<p>If we didn’t get the Questbridge College summer camp thing in the summer, should we bother for this one?</p>

<p>My parents make 87k total but we also have a newborn sister, and we send money to my country for our grandparents often… Idk, I know last time if you were over 60k you were pretty much dropped.</p>

<p>@Prism: My father makes 63K, and my mother makes 0K. They support a family of ten. I’m pretty sure I’m eligible. 5% of finalists are over 60K. You should apply regardless if you feel that your financial need is strong enough for QB. What is your EFC?</p>

<p>@tomojonesistheman: Two subjects tests are fine. A math score is typical, and the world is a little less so, but for QB finalist status you don’t even need the SAT 2s. You’ll be fine holding off until later.</p>

<p>hey so in October, should I take Math II or retake the SAT? since october scores can count for the match process</p>

<p>this is what I have so far:
Math 1: 750
French: 800
US History: 730</p>

<p>SAT: m=740 cr=670 w=670</p>

<p>I know I could get an 800 in Math2 or 2220+ (740/740/740) for the SAT…</p>

<p>I’m ranking Wharton, Yale, Stanford, Columbia.
and then I would take the other test in november for RD
thanks in advance</p>

<p>I just realized that the Sept ACTs and Oct SATs are the last accepted dates for the FINALIST application review :frowning:
I haven’t taken the ACTs yet and my SAT I scores are 1490 (I made a mistake filling in the bubbles, so it said I omitted 81 when I only omitted ~2. I have my QAS and a copy of my answer sheet, which I reviewed against the CB blue book score rubric. My actual score was supposed to be 1850-2110. I’m going to send this with my app but idk if they’ll accept it). My SAT IIs (USH 730, Chem 690–>750, Math II 650–> 750) and I have a 4.00 unweighted gpa, rigorous course load, decent ECs, etc. If I write a strong essay, will I stand a chance at being a finalist even with my low SAT scores? I figure if I get to the finalist stage, I can just sent in my ACT/new SAT I scores. but i’m not sure if it’ll be worth it if I don’t stand a chance at becoming a finalist because of my low SAT scores, esp. since questbridge said it’s very difficult to judge/become a finalist without test scores. I’m ranking Stanford, Upenn, and then Princeton. Is it worth applying? I’m kind of nervous…any insight would be very helpful. Thank you in advance :)</p>

<p>Also, does anyone if we can send in supplement recc’s? I went to a program at Upenn this summer. Would I be able to ask my instructor to write me a letter?</p>

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<p>Where’d you find that? I did read the entire Questbridge site (I’m totally serious), but I found nothingabout non-finalists having their apps forwarded :(</p>

<p>The reason I ask is one of the teacher’s who’s doing my recs only does 2 recs per person and I was wondering if I should get him to do my Questbridge rec (and have it forwarded to other schools).</p>

<p>@Terp2014: [QuestBridge</a> National College Match - Regular Decision Table](<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/students/post_match.html]QuestBridge”>http://www.questbridge.org/students/post_match.html)</p>

<p>Wow, I’m an idiot. I read that page but the “Non-finalist” column went completely over my head.</p>

<p>On an unrelated note, is Claremont McKenna no longer a Questbridge partner?</p>

<p>Terp2014- yes, Claremont McKenna is no longer a Questbridge partner due to falls in endowment</p>

<p>[Finances</a> Force QuestBridge Hiatus - Campus](<a href=“http://media.www.claremontindependent.com/media/storage/paper1031/news/2009/02/15/Campus/Finances.Force.Questbridge.Hiatus-3630587.shtml]Finances”>http://media.www.claremontindependent.com/media/storage/paper1031/news/2009/02/15/Campus/Finances.Force.Questbridge.Hiatus-3630587.shtml)</p>

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<p>@Terp: CM is no longer a QB partner, but it doesn’t mean that you can no longer apply there. Just because their endowment fell enough to remove them from the QB list, it does not mean that it fell as low as to stop offering copious amounts of aid to many low income students. You can still apply through the CommonApp if you have all of your financial aid stuff done.</p>

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<p>Ya I know, I was considering ranking it #1 if I became a finalist but oh well, I’m dirt poor so I’ll hopefully get aid.</p>

<p>Thanks for all your help :)</p>

<p>Haha yeah i’m in the same money (or lack there of) boat too!
Best of luck to you.</p>

<p>Hello, I am applying through QB and since I transferred in between my junior and senior years I received recommendations from my teachers in my junior year on paper. Is it possible to send these letters by fax or thourgh the postal service rather than filling out the required forms?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>@mifune: No. You’re going to have to either type them up or find some way to get them sent to you electronically. If you can’t, I’d recommend you contact QB to work something special out.</p>

<p>@flyingllama: Great job on the French! Was it with listening? I would most definitely recommend retaking the SAT- it is easier to compare your scores since everyone takes them. If you get a higher math portion score, its practically saying the same thing, and you can raise all three sections.</p>

<p>@raechelli: Is the reason you’re putting arrows between SAT2 scores because you’ve already retaken them? You do realize that you can’t take both tests (SAT1 and SAT2) on the same date, right? If you’re truly that competitive and you believe the SAT score was a total fluke, retake it and explain that your old score was a mistake. There isn’t much you can do and passing up an opportunity up like this for something ridiculous like that doesn’t make much sense. Talk to QB, I’m sure they’ll be glad to help you out.</p>

<p>Hey guys sorry if people have asked this a million times but if i get matched to a non-binding school, can i still use QB RD for other partners?</p>