In 2016 there were 14,491 applicants, and 5,338 were selected as finalists. This is 36.84% of applicants. Over the past five years, the acceptance rate gets 2.06% less.
The Average Stats for a 2017 QB Finalist:
UW GPA: 3.89
SAT Middle 50%: 1320-1450
ACT Middle 50%: 28-32
Class Rank: 88% were in the Top 10%
Median Income: $34,390
First-Generation: 72% were
UW GPA: 3.82
W GPA: 3.97
SAT: I achieved a 1080 on my PSAT and my SAT scores are coming in on July 11th
ACT: N/A
Class Rank: 18/180
Median Income: 58K (my mother is unemployed and my dad works at the postal office)
First-Generation: Yes
I go to a performing arts school and major in Creative Writing, I am a leader in my school’s student-run theater club, and have spent my summers working at a local Dunkin’ Donuts. I plan on taking 3 AP classes in my senior year, as there was only 1 AP class for junior students. I do not have any awards however and I do not know how else to stand out to Questbridge and to the colleges that I plan to apply to (USC, uPenn, Columbia, and Northwestern)
How much of a chance do I have? Even if you do not have a definite answer, I would love some advice on how to become a better candidate!