QuestBridge Regular Decision: Acceptance Rate Insight?

I'm curious about the acceptance rate for QuestBridge Regular Decision. Does anyone know how selective it is? I'm trying to gauge my chances as a potential applicant and would appreciate any data or experiences.

While there isn't a specified acceptance rate for QuestBridge Regular Decision applicants, it's useful to understand the overall role of QuestBridge in the college application process. QuestBridge indeed does match with students early on, but it's not the only way these colleges admit low-income students.

The QuestBridge National College Match is highly competitive. In 2023, for instance, out of about 18,500 applications, only 2,242 students were matched with the partner colleges.

Now, even though the Match is competitive, students who apply through QuestBridge but don't match can still apply to colleges through QuestBridge Regular Decision. This is actually encouraged, as more QuestBridge Finalists gain admission through QuestBridge Regular Decision than the Match (based on previous trends). So it's safe to say that you stand a good chance with QuestBridge Regular Decision even if you weren't matched initially.

Certain partner colleges may provide QuestBridge Regular Decision candidates with an advantage, by viewing their participation in the QuestBridge program as an aspect of their application that demonstrates determination and perseverance despite socio-economic obstacles.

Please remember, the selectivity for QuestBridge applicants would still be the same as that for all other applicants. Just like all other applicants, your chances will depend on factors like your grades, test scores (if these are being considered by the colleges you are applying to), essays, and extracurricular involvement.

Good luck with your application process, and remember to be authentic and enthusiastic in your interactions with your prospective schools!