<p>I am a little confused in that QuestBridge does not list U of C as an exception as it does Yale, etc. even though U of C is an early admission (not binding) school.</p>
<p>Is this an error on their website?</p>
<p>If not, why the different set of rules for the University of Chicago?</p>
<p>If you read the rules, it sounds like questbridge by itself is a binding decision when you apply through them except those specific schools that are not binding.</p>
<p>QB does not follow the EA or ED procedures of the individual colleges. The QB Match process itself is binding, except for the 4 schools listed. </p>
<p>"Two Opportunities for College Admission
<p>But you can choose not to rank any schools so you are not obligated in any way, but still have the advantages of applying through QB. If you do not rank any schools for the Match, you can apply ED or EA to any schools on your own.</p>
<p>“Applicants can take advantage of either or both the College Match and the Regular Decision process. Outstanding low-income students who are not interested in participating in the College Match process can choose not to rank any partner colleges and apply to the partner colleges of their choice solely through the Regular Decision process (students who make this choice must still submit their application by September 30). This option can help students who want to take advantage of other benefits that QuestBridge offers to students through its focus on high-achieving low-income students and the Quest Scholars Network.”</p>
<p>Both quotes are from <a href=“QuestBridge”>QuestBridge;
<p>I realize what is says on the QB website; I just thought it was odd that U of C was singled out as the only school that does EA that QB doesn’t treat like the other EA schools.</p>
<p>Here’s the word from Heather McClelland of the U of C:</p>
<p>“Thank you for your interest in UChicago. Our Early Action program is non-binding. I looked at the QB site, because I have received a few questions lately related to this, and though it is a bit confusing, it does state that it is fine to apply to us by November 1, whether or not your son is a finalist with QB. There is no binding agreement.”</p>
<p>Thought everyone would want to know.</p>
<p>If you are not going through QB, you can apply by college rules anywhere and anytime.</p>
<p>Here is an update from U of Chicago clarifying the previous information they sent:</p>
<p>"I have to apologize, because after speaking with our QB liaison, I cleared up the confusion surrounding the application process through QuestBridge. It is actually a binding agreement with us if you apply through QuestBridge. I would like to put you in contact with Sara Norval, our QB liaison, so she can answer your questions as you move forward and try to decide whether or not to apply via QB or to apply through our regular Early Action or Regular Notification programs. </p>
<p>This is a big decision, and I want to make sure you have the most accurate information. Sara’s email is <a href=“mailto:saranorval@uchicago.edu”>saranorval@uchicago.edu</a>. Please feel free to contact her. She is aware of your interest."</p>
<p>Thought those of you interested in the U of Chicago and QuestBridge would appreciate this. Good luck!</p>
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<p>Yes, absolutely a student may not apply to any EA/ED school during the Match process. Schools with rolling admissions are fine however. Violating this rule would disqualify you from the QB process.</p>