QuestBridge

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Overview

Harvard College is committed to bringing the most promising students to Harvard from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

We are excited to partner with QuestBridge, an organization dedicated to connecting the nation’s brightest students from low-income backgrounds to top colleges and universities with full scholarships.

About QuestBridge

The QuestBridge College Match Program is a highly competitive, full-scholarship initiative that connects high-achieving, low-income high school seniors with some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities. Through this program, students can gain admission to one of QuestBridge's partner schools with a guaranteed full four-year scholarship, covering tuition, housing, food, and other expenses.

The program is designed to support students who have excelled academically despite financial challenges. Participants submit a comprehensive application, including essays, recommendations, and financial information, which is then reviewed by both QuestBridge and partner colleges. QuestBridge Finalists rank up to 15 colleges in order of preference and, if matched, commit to attending the matched school with a full scholarship.

If admitted to a college partner through the College Match or QuestBridge Regular Decision, students join a supportive community of over 10,000 other QuestBridge Scholars currently attending QuestBridge college partners, and upon graduation, they’re welcomed into a network of over 20,000 QuestBridge Alumni for continued support, networking, and growth opportunities.

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Apply to Harvard through QuestBridge

Applying to Harvard through QuestBridge is one of several ways to apply to Harvard and may be a good option for low-income students interested in selective colleges due to the streamlined process and guarantee of financial aid. 

Important Notes

• Harvard’s generous financial aid program ensures that all students admitted through any application program or round - QuestBridge, Early Action, or Regular Decision - receive the necessary need-based aid.
• A student's chance of admission is not impacted by application choice, and a student should use only one type of application to apply to Harvard.
• Students who rank Harvard must be certain of their commitment to attend if matched, as the National College Match process is binding.
• If a student is not selected as a QuestBridge Finalist or does not match with Harvard or another binding institution through the National College Match, they may still be admitted to Harvard.
• For the most accurate and up-to-date information, students should consult the QuestBridge and Harvard Admissions websites.

Learn more about applying via QuestBridge

The QuestBridge Process

• If you are a QuestBridge Finalist and rank Harvard

• If you are a QuestBridge Finalist and do not rank Harvard

• If you are a QuestBridge Finalist and do not rank ANY Colleges in the National College Match

• If you are not a QuestBridge Finalist

Frequently Asked Questions

The QuestBridge website is a great source of information for your questions. Below, we've listed some of the more frequently asked questions, and Harvard-specific answers.

• Where do I fill out the QuestBridge application? When do I start it?

• Can I apply to Harvard through the National College Match if I am not a U.S. citizen?

• Does applying through QuestBridge change my chances for admission and aid?

• What are the eligibility requirements for QuestBridge?

• What is the QuestBridge timeline?

• Do I still need to submit standardized testing?

• Is the QuestBridge match binding at Harvard?

• If I don’t match with Harvard, can I still apply to Harvard?

• Can I share additional materials?

• Is there an application fee for the QuestBridge National College Match?

• Who can I contact for more info about applying to Harvard through Questbridge?

• If I share my QuestBridge application with Harvard during the Regular Decision round, do I also submit my Common Application or Coalition Application?

• What materials does Harvard require in addition to the QuestBridge application?

• What are the financial aid application requirements for QuestBridge students?

• Can I apply to Harvard through the National College Match if I attend high school outside the U.S.?

• Will I have an alumni interview if I apply through the National College Match?

• Does Harvard College provide financial aid for travel to visit campus for QuestBridge scholars before they have been admitted?

• If I am a QuestBridge Finalist, can I apply Restrictive Early Action to Harvard?