<p>Yes, that is for CR plus math only.</p>
<p>and why for the geographic distribution do they not include the northeast? im from NY!!! lol and if we fall into that 1% other ill take my chances applying ED lol</p>
<p>Please take the time and read thru last year’s thread: 2009-2010 - We all had the same questions & angst - you will probably find your answers.</p>
<p>My GS was both a College Prep & National College Match Finalist.</p>
<p>For the match’ round he only chose the non-binding schools - he was NOT matched. However, he prevailed during the RD round and was accepted to (almost) all of his applied schools, both Questbridge partner schools and others.</p>
<p>In the end he chose Harvard.</p>
<p>His application & stats were very strong and he met the financial stats, although NOT a URM, nor First Generation.</p>
<p>Questbridge helped to motivate early application essays & was a big help with application $$ saved. There was still work to be done for the RD round however. The application process was very demanding.</p>
<p>IMHO you stand a much better chance to be ‘Matched’ if you are a URM, First Generation, EFC=0, & you choose to list the LAC Questbridge partners on your ‘Match’ application. (Of course you must be happy to attend if you are matched & be ready to forgo other school chances that may or may not come available thru RD round).</p>
<p>Examine the Matched Names & Profiles and %'s - (in the past Questbidge posted photos and short ‘profiles’ - I don’t know if these are posted on the Questbridge site yet for 2010? - but the ‘names & profiles’ are very revealing and interesting.)</p>
<p>It goes without saying that your application/stats & individual ‘story’ must be VERY strong to get matched into the very competitive ‘Ivys’ - a personal ‘HOOK’ will definitely help!! </p>
<p>In my opinion, the Questbridge Match is all about very deserving, URM, first generation, definitely not ‘mainstream’ kids & the %'s are not comforting from the ‘northeast’ either!)</p>
<p>A Questbridge Finalist status will be a plus for your application for the RD round, your application will be in a separate ‘pile’ and get a concentrated ‘look-see’ - Your final FA package will most probably be (almost) the same as if you were ‘matched’. (Do the ‘research’ on each school to find out which have the largest endowment funds available for scholarship.) </p>
<p>Good Luck to all of you!</p>
<p>If my D were hypothetically matched with a QuestBridge partner college
and our family had a preliminary EFC of $0, and then was to
hypothetically experience a fluctuation in income in the coming months,
could the partner college revoke admission to the school based on
higher income level, or could the college only revoke the financial aid?</p>
<p>If my D were to apply to the National College Match program, and was
hypothetically matched with a “non-binding” school, what date must she
commit to enrolling in the college?</p>
<p>QuestBridge could not answer the questions and recommended contacting the partner schools. Does anyone on the forum have insight into this?</p>
<p>The date to commit to non-binding schools is May 1st which is the same date all admitted students (whether part of the QB program or not) must commit by.</p>
<p>@MiddleschoolMom - If ‘MATCHED’ and income/assets drastically increased (before final financial aid package confirmed - usually sometime in April?) in my opinion I don’t think admission to the school would be ‘revoked’ - but there would be a change in the Financial Aid package offered.</p>
<p>whats EFC?</p>
<p>and thanks for the advice</p>
<p>= Expected Family Contribution</p>
<p>QB site links for schools asks for 2009 tax return on Sept 30th. Then states in January or soon thereafter new tax return for 2010 is needed by the schools to confirm income.
The FAFSA also opens in January. I think they want the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE as well. Has anyone gone thru the process that can talk about it more clearly? Bubbe your S or D did last year, correct?</p>
<p>The biggest differences between the CSS PROFILE and the FAFSA are:</p>
<pre><code>* Submission dates: The CSS PROFILE can be submitted in the fall; FAFSA cannot be submitted before January 1.
- Specific questions: The CSS PROFILE contains questions specific to the school or program you’re applying to; FAFSA contains the same questions for everyone.
- Different methodology: The CSS PROFILE determines your financial need differently than the FAFSA, taking into account such factors as whether your family owns a home. In general, the CSS PROFILE asks for more detailed information than FAFSA.
- Minimum student contribution: The CSS PROFILE requires this; the FAFSA doesn’t.
- Greater reliance on professional judgment: The CSS PROFILE gives financial aid counselors greater freedom to grant aid based on a student’s particular circumstances.
- Cost: CSS PROFILE costs $5 plus $18 for each school or scholarship program selected; the FAFSA, as the name implies, is free.
</code></pre>
<p>Bubbe- His application & stats were very strong and he met the financial stats, although NOT a URM, nor First Generation.</p>
<p>What were his “stats”- do you remember?
Did he have very high SAT or ACT scores?</p>
<p>Middleschoolmom, you basically have everything down correctly. Note that at the end of filling out the CSS profile, depending on the #'s, you may be eligible for the fees to be waived. I’m not sure if you asked or if this has been addressed, but even if your S/D is matched, you need to fill out the FAFSA/CSS each year. My D was matched a few years ago, and I still fill them out yearly.</p>
<p>@MIDDLESCHOOLMOM - I cannot stress enough that Questbridge is more than a ‘numbers’ game - You can have 2400 SAT and still NOT GET MATCHED!
Questbridge looks at the TOTAL application - you should have ‘decent’ numbers relative to your particular individual ‘story’, your H.S., your geographic region, your courses taken and/or even offered etc. etc.
In answer to your (personal) question…his stats met the requirements and his SAT scores were high enough - ('nuff said!) :)</p>
<p>So how do I determine my EFC ?</p>
<p>WhartonDream go to Penns site if you want Wharton or any site, Princeton or just Google
College Caculator- have your parents tax return by your side and go thru and input the numbers. It can get a little complex at times. Some calculators are better then others.
Ive done it many times and still doing it-I think my D would be better at then I am-</p>
<p>So even if your matched, you must supply financial information? If it fluctuates each year do they adjust the FA? Or when matched it is a “guarantee” for 4 years?</p>
<p>QB really is a great organization. My D was a College Prep Scholar-</p>
<p>Middleschoolmom, the amount can fluctuate year to year. Years 1 and 2, I had a zero parental contribution. This year, a VERY minimal amount. I would sell blood and pay 100x what was asked of me if they requested it for the priveledge of my D attending her school. No it is not guaranteed, for example, if I won the lottery, even thought my D was a Match Recipient, I would be expected to pay the following year accordingly given the amount of the win. Of course I am not likely to ever win the lotto, but if I did, I would voluntarily pay back her school at full freight for the opportunity they have given her.</p>
<p>GA2012MOM- just curious did does she attend one of the LA schools or one of the larger ones. Its a bit difficult to choose the schools… My D does have a list going, and a specific major so it makes it somewhat easier, but all the Partner Schools are great, you really cant go wrong it seems. We have been to so many college presentations now and the mail is fast and furious coming. Seems like the pace is picking up about now.</p>
<p>How are we supposed to send our SAT scores to questbridge since there isn’t an option of doing that through College Board? I know that on the questbridge website it states that you should fax a copy of your test score report that you were sent online, but I’m having trouble finding this report… the only type of online score report I can find is one with a very obnoxious watermark on the middle stating that “this is not an official score report” or something like that.</p>