<p>I am filling out my Questbridge application but I ran into a problem. My parents got a divorce a few years ago and since then I have had no contact with my father (no phone calls, don't see him, I don't even know his address of phone number).</p>
<p>My mom only makes about 50,000 a year with 4, soon to be 5, kids living in the house (I am the oldest). Being a Questbridge finalist would not only give my college applications a boost, but would also help me in paying for college. </p>
<p>Is there any way that I can explain this situation, or that they will just accept my mom's income?</p>
<p>P.S. does being a Questbridge finalist give any real boost in college admissions or is it not really important?</p>