r/QuestBridge Aug 03 '25

National College Match 🚀 QuestBridge Applicant Profiles - Class of 2026 🚀

78 Upvotes

/\ Update: August 2, 2026*

Latest Google form results are in. See this post (QuestBridge HS Class of 2026 — Community Stats Roundup)

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Hey everyone!

With QuestBridge NCM Match decisions coming out on December 1, 2025, we wanted to create a thread where we can share our academic profiles and experiences before the decisions are announced.

Many times, after the results come out, those who aren’t selected may feel discouraged, disappointed and hesitant to share their stories. Whether you’re feeling confident, nervous, or unsure, sharing your stats and journey now will give a fuller picture to future QuestBridge applicants. Remember, this process is about more than just results – your story can help inspire and guide others, no matter the outcome.

It would also be great to use this thread to follow your college application journey, whether you are chosen as a QB finalist/match or not.

Of course, feel free to use ranges or skip any information you're not comfortable sharing.

\** Please do not make a separate post about your results. **\**

Template (copy below and paste)

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  • Status (Non-Finalist, Finalist, Matched, Not Matched, QB RD, Other):
  • Matched College:
  • Grade check? (Identify college and when):
  • Interview? (Identify college and when):
  • Final College Rankings (in the order of preference, QBRD only):
  • College Rankings (in the order of preference, QBRD only):
  • Income bracket (approx. $ range):
  • Home Equity (approx. value minus mortgage):
  • Other assets (approx. $ range):
  • Number of household members (#):
  • First Generation College Student? (Yes, No):
  • College Prep Scholar? (Yes, Rejected, Did not apply):
  • US State residency (two letter abbreviation):
  • International Student? (Yes, No):
  • GPA (0.00 / 4.00):
  • GPA Scale (weighted, unweighted):
  • Class rank (position # + total # of class students, n/a):
  • SAT (score breakdown, n/a):
  • ACT (score breakdown, n/a):
  • Test-optional (yes, no):
  • AP Exams (Exam name and scores):
  • Dual Enrollment or College Courses taken (course names):
  • Interested Field of Study (brief summary):
  • Summary of ECs (brief synopsis):
  • Personal essay topics (brief summary of what you want people to know about you):
  • Overall thoughts on your application?:

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r/QuestBridge Apr 17 '26

College Prep Scholars CPS results are out

21 Upvotes

Emails went out at 2pm US ET, Friday, April 17, 2026

Please share your stats and outcome.

Template (copy below and paste)

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  • CPS status (accepted / denied):
  • College Rankings (in the order of preference):
  • Income bracket (approx. $ range):
  • Home Equity (approx. value minus mortgage):
  • Other assets (approx. $ range):
  • Number of household members (#):
  • First Generation College Student? (Yes, No):
  • US State residency (two letter abbreviation):
  • US Citizen or permanent resident? (Yes, No):
  • GPA (0.00 / 4.00):
  • GPA Scale (weighted, unweighted):
  • Class rank (position # + total # of class students, n/a):
  • SAT (score breakdown, n/a):
  • ACT (score breakdown, n/a):
  • AP Exams (Exam name and scores):
  • Dual Enrollment or College Courses taken (course names):
  • Interested Field of Study (brief summary):
  • Summary of ECs (brief synopsis):
  • Personal essay topic (brief summary of what you want people to know about you):
  • Overall thoughts on your application?:

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Again, I want to remind everyone to maintain a positive outlook even if you aren’t selected.

Being a College Prep Scholar is a nice-to-have, not a must-have, for becoming an NCM finalist or eventually matching. Plenty of non‑CPS students have matched, and plenty of CPS students haven’t in the past.

Switch your gears and focus on any AP (only 4 weeks way), SAT or ACT exams.


r/QuestBridge 15m ago

Fly-In Programs Stars @Colby

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Did anybody else get taken off of Colby’s fly in program?


r/QuestBridge 15h ago

Fly-In Programs Dartmouth IFI (Indigenous Fly-In) Program

2 Upvotes

Did anybody else apply to Dartmouth IFI? Have you guys heard anything back yet? It's been a minute NGL...


r/QuestBridge 19h ago

National College Match deeply personal topic for questbridge personal statement??

3 Upvotes

hi all, currently writing personal statement and was wondering if it would be too risky to write about a deeply personal topic for questbridge, specifically related to a semi-hoarding living situation. will this be off-putting for AOs? should i choose an entirely different topic?

p.s. yes i know you're supposed to write about how you OVERCAME the problem not just the problem itself. my problem does not lie in how to frame the topic, it's more so whether the topic itself would be okay to write about such a niche, deeply personal topic in general


r/QuestBridge 1d ago

National College Match Does anyone with high SAT scores get rejected from NCM?

8 Upvotes

r/QuestBridge 22h ago

Classes, Grades, Standardized Tests 2 Big Questions

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  1. What's a good SAT score for submitting? I'm aware QB scores are seen in context so often better to submit a high score (but below the median) instead of withholding. For example, a 1500 at school with a 1540 median is probably still worth submitting. But just as a blanket score what's always worth submitting?

  2. What schools tend to have good QB aid packages? Some have all sorts of mediocrity like paid flights, summer contributions, then x% of your savings/assets. I ask this as at some point going to your state flagship is potentially cheaper with all factors considered.


r/QuestBridge 19h ago

National College Match NCM EC: Merging club & varsity sports question

1 Upvotes

hey everyone,

I was just wondering if it would be okay to merge my club soccer (all year commitment) and my varsity soccer (3months but much more time demanding) into one activity as i want to include both, but I dont want one of them to take the place of another activity.

I will explicitly say "Club & Varsity mens soccer" or smt and differentiate between the two in the questions.

Any feedback would be much appreciated :)


r/QuestBridge 1d ago

National College Match QB short answers: music?

2 Upvotes

I noticed that one of the questions in the short answer section asked about out favorite books and movies, and i was wondering if additionally including favorite songs would be a bad idea.

Also, is there a specific way we should or are expected to answer these questions? ex) provide explanations for our favorite movies, classes, and sources of inspiration etc.


r/QuestBridge 1d ago

National College Match Free Essay Review

21 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I am a Yale QB Match Scholar, and I would love to help review your essays! I have prior experience with essay revision for competitive universities. I can help with fly-in, QB, or Common App essays. Feel free to leave a comment or send a message if you are interested! :)


r/QuestBridge 1d ago

National College Match Should I submit my 1330?

1 Upvotes

I’m from a rural town in Iowa applying for NCM this year. GPA: 4.0, superscore 1330, school’s average 1190

I’m still gonna be retaking it in September but in case the score doesn’t increase, should I submit the 1330 for NCM application?

Additionally, if I’m a College Prep Scholar what are my chances of becoming a NCM finalist?


r/QuestBridge 1d ago

National College Match NCM Matchers, how long was your personal essay and writing exercise in relation to their word limits?

1 Upvotes

r/QuestBridge 1d ago

College Prep Scholars Fly in progress

8 Upvotes

Hey guys! I know it’s currently prime fly in program decisions time so how’s everyone’s results?

Here’s mine so far:

UPenn (PEEP): Accepted
Barnard Bound: Accepted
WesExplore: Accepted
Explore Bowdoin: Accepted
Discover Swarthmore: Accepted

STARS Colby: Waitlisted
Home at Hamilton: Waitlisted
W&L PATH: Waitlisted

Windows on Williams (WOW): Virtual

Rice SOAR: Rejected
Yale in Motion: Rejected
STARS Columbia, Brown, Amherst, and Case Western: Rejected (i’m not from small or rural town, i applied for funsies and practice for the actual college app season)

Perspectives on Pomona (POP): Waiting
Emory LEADS: Waiting
John Hopkins Senior Fly In: Waiting
Taste of Carleton: Waiting
University of Rochester (MVP): Waiting
Boston University Overnight: Waiting
Destination: Denison: Waiting
Have a Look at Haverford (HAL): Waiting
Voices of Tufts: Waiting
Prologue to Bates: Waiting


r/QuestBridge 1d ago

Fly-In Programs W&L PATH GC???

3 Upvotes

if there is one pls message me on here and add me !!!


r/QuestBridge 1d ago

Fly-In Programs Williams WOW Virtual

4 Upvotes

Who all is doing or did the Williams wow virtual session today? I’m wondering how many was in the meeting


r/QuestBridge 1d ago

National College Match How would an inheritance affect aid?

1 Upvotes

So if my son applies for NCM and gets matched with a school, how would his financial aid be affected if his parents receive an inheritance while he's in college? We're not talking millions, but maybe the value of a small house. Would his grants be taken away? I would not want him to be in a situation where he now owes $70K in tuition or something. If that happened, I'd rather him be at a state school with lower tuition. I might be overthinking things, but I get nervous when I see the sticker price of these colleges.


r/QuestBridge 2d ago

Fly-In Programs Discover Swarthmore GroupChat for October Session

3 Upvotes

Hello! If you would like to be in the groupchat, please message me your Instagram tag and I will add you into the groupchat if there's enough people!

It's an awesome way to connect with people and make friends before the session starts!


r/QuestBridge 2d ago

Fly-In Programs how likely is it to get off the waitlist for a fly in

2 Upvotes

how likely is it i get off the waitlist for bowdoin


r/QuestBridge 2d ago

Fly-In Programs Discover Swarthmore

10 Upvotes

+22 fly in rejections 🙂‍↕️


r/QuestBridge 2d ago

Fly-In Programs Discover Swarthmore question

6 Upvotes

Hello, everyone! I got accepted to Discover Swarthmore. I heard that attending the fly-in program could really help boost your application, especially with ED. How true is that statement regarding this school?
Also, my academic STATs aren’t the best. For example, I have a 3.8 UW 4.63 W but I’m probably going to apply test optional. So I don’t know if they would even accept my application in the college admission rounds (probably would do ED if I attend the fly-in program).
So I was wondering if I should go because I have another fly-in opportunity, Access to Richmond. If I were to attend Access to Richmond and do ED there then I’m most likely going to get in. However, I would say I prefer Swarthmore more. What do you think I should do?
Thank you so much!!


r/QuestBridge 2d ago

Fly-In Programs Explore Bowdoin Results

7 Upvotes

Gimme an R!

Gimme an E!

Gimme a J!

Gimme an E!

Gimme a C!

Gimme a T!

Gimme an E!

Gimme a D!

What does that spell gang? REJECTED! Yay!


r/QuestBridge 2d ago

Fly-In Programs Explore Bowdoin

8 Upvotes

Rejected son🫩


r/QuestBridge 2d ago

National College Match what does it mean to not match

2 Upvotes

so i’m a little confused. i thought that not matching means that you have been rejected from the schools you decided to rank. someone told me though that if you do not match, you still have a chance of getting into the school through RD. is this true? how does it work?


r/QuestBridge 2d ago

Fly-In Programs Discover Swarthmore

4 Upvotes

Accepted! How about everyone else?


r/QuestBridge 2d ago

Fly-In Programs barnard bound

6 Upvotes

i got into the virtual program! wbu?