<p>If you become a Quest Scholar finalist how good does that look on your application? I heard that Stanford has accepted all past finalists that applied. Can anyone confirm that?</p>
<p>anyone...?</p>
<p>I don't know but i have the same question? also, is the college match program the same as early decision?</p>
<p>yes college match is like a binding ED program
but if you want to apply ED/SCEA to another school, you can and just not participate in the college match program</p>
<p>Bump!!!!!!</p>
<p>IMO, being a finalist for Quest Scholars and/or QuestBridge college Match would be a benefit at colleges that are aware of the program. As a finalist, you would have passed through some pretty rigorous screening, which would signal to the college that your application deserves a further look. As for Stanford, I have no idea what they do.</p>
<p>thanks ccgmom</p>
<p>bump for some more answers!</p>
<p>what is this Quest program?</p>
<p>questbridge.org</p>
<p>it is a program for low-income students, and the college match provides them with a chance to get full rides at their partner colleges.</p>
<p>I was origionally sent a letter about the college match progam i don't understand how I could apply to quest scholars and not include college match is it a seperate application?</p>
<p>quest scholar finalists get to participate in the college match program</p>
<p>(quest scholar deadline was sept 25th, though, in case you were wondering)</p>
<p>bump please
does any one know what the "quest scholar finalist" status is worth in top schools' apps?</p>
<p>only a junior...what is considered "low income"</p>
<p>Check out the website <a href="http://www.questbridge.org%5B/url%5D">www.questbridge.org</a> for all the details, but it looks like last year, finalists had income ranging from $0-$65K. If you are high-achieving and in this income range you should definitely check it out. </p>
<p>The College Match aspect of the program is essentially a binding deal, but only for the schools that the finalist includes in their ranking. The partner schools are some very highly selective and highly ranked players and 4 year full ride scholarships would be a phenomenal opportunity. If a finalist chooses not to play in the College Match game, your application will still be passed on to the partner schools where they will use the Questbridge app as a "common app". There are also other internship and scholarship opportunities for Quest Scholars. Seems like an excellent portal for high achieving low-income students, but I have little first-hand experience since D just applied. The application is COMPREHENSIVE but much of the content can be used on other apps. Think of it as a "head-start" on completing applications since the deadline is well before even early action/decision dates. Work on it over the summer because it's a bit traumatic (or should I say dramatic?) trying to do it right at the beginning of the school year.</p>