<p>Hi all! I got an email and a letter from Questbridge to apply for their National College Match program, but there is a small problem.... I want to apply, but my family doesn't qualify for the financial portion because we make way more than the $60,000 amount for a family of four (more like around $75,000- $80,000); I qualify academically though because I scored a 27 on one of my ACTs and I'm currently at the top of my class. Also my sister and I are going to go to college at the same time. Should I still apply? Would I even be considered for the scholarship? Because I don't want to apply and waste my time on the essays if I already don't have a chance. Thanks in advance for any responses! :) </p>
<p>Straight from their website: “QuestBridge aims to create a singular place where exceptionally talented <em>low-income</em> students can navigate educational and life opportunities.” Their main mission is to provide opportunities to low-income students which may have not always been available. Here’s another quote from their “Who should apply?” page: “Has this student overcome socio-economic obstacles to achieve academic excellence?”</p>
<p>If you believe you have overcome socio-economic obstacles in order to excel, by all means they encourage you to apply! Yet if you believe you’ve had a comfortable life and don’t have any hardships to elaborate on then QuestBridge is not for you.</p>
<p>You don’t seem to be rich if your parents need to send two kids go college simultaneously and they only have $75,000. Seems like Questbridge is something you and your sibling should pursue. </p>
<p>This is not an appropriate chance thread question. Try special programs. There is a specific thread for Questbridge. </p>
<p>Thanks for the reply! Haha I barely joined yesterday, so I didn’t quite know what category to put the question under. :)</p>