QuestBridge is looking for exceptional students who challenge themselves by excelling in their high school's most rigorous courses and engaging in meaningful activities outside of the classroom. Throughout their high school years, these students typically earn primarily A's in the most challenging courses offered and demonstrate strong writing ability and intellectual curiosity.
QuestBridge and our college partners look at various factors when assessing academics, including a student's grades, class rank, high school courses taken, standardized test scores (if reported), writing ability, teacher recommendations, School Report (also known as the counselor recommendation), School Profile, and other markers of talent and motivation.
Students interested in applying to our college partners through the National College Match can also visit our college partners' websites for details regarding their academic standards.
For more information about the academic criteria for the National College Match Program, visit our Apply to the National College Match and Finalist Profile pages.