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FAQ for Williams applicants
Match Requirements for:
Finalists who rank Williams
If you are a finalist who ranked Williams, your National College Match application will be sent to Williams, and you will need to submit the following requirements by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please view theFAQ for Williams applicants or reach out to the school directly.
| MatchRequirements DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1 | ||
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Williams College Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Williams on October 19, and Williams may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, Williams will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Williams. | ||
1 | (Optional) Test Scores SAT code: 3965 | Williams offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Students who rank Williams can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in review of their application. After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Williams, you will receive instructions on activating your My Williams Account. Once you have activated your application portal, you'll be prompted to complete a short form indicating which, if any, SAT or ACT scores you would like considered in review of your application. For students who would like to submit test scores, Williams accepts official test scores, self-reported test scores, screenshots of score reports, or scores verified through counselors. Test score information can be included in the testing section of the QuestBridge Application or emailed to questbridge@williams.edu. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Williams and request that their scores be considered for admission. Please note that scores for all enrolling students will be verified and discrepancies between self-reported scores and official scores may jeopardize a student’s place at Williams. |
2 | Optional Supplements | Visual/Performing Arts Portfolio.If you have a talent in the arts, samples of your work can be submitted via SlideRoomfor review by Williams faculty. Scientific Research Abstracts.If you have pursued significant scientific or mathematics research and are considering a research or academic career, we welcome brief descriptions of your work. Materials can be submitted via your application, or by email toquestbridge@williams.edu |
3 | 2023-2024FAFSA FAFSA code: 002229 | US Citizens andEligible Noncitizens only. |
4 | 2023-2024CSS Profile CSS code: 3965 | Please select "Regular Decision" as your admission application type. If yourparents are divorced or separated:
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5 | 2021 Federal Tax Returns and Forms and 2023-2024 Verification Statement for both parent and student | Submit to the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). Please note that you only need to submit these documents once to IDOC and they will be available to all of the schools that use IDOC.You will receive your IDOC ID shortly after you submit your CSS Profile. Your non-custodial parent must also submit copies of their 2021 federal tax returns with all schedules, attachments, W-2 Forms, and other earnings statements to the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). Please be sure to share your IDOC ID with your non-custodial parent. |
| Options following the Match | |
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Early Decision | Finalists who do not match may apply Early Decision to Williams. Applicants interested in Early Decision must submit theirWilliams College QuestBridge Application Form by noonEastern Standard Time on December 5 to be considered. |
Regular Decision | Follow the instructions below to apply through Regular Decision. |
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select Williams on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 3 - December 11. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to Williams (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your Williams College Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Williams on December 14 and Williams may need 2-3 days days to import them into their system. Use the Williams applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to Williams.
Step 3:Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to Williams as detailed in the table below.
Information for Non-Finalists
indicates a required material
| Regular Decision Requirements: Admission Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 9 | |||
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Finalists who ranked Williams and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) | Finalists who did not rank Williams | ||
QuestBridge Application or Common Application with Williams-specific questions and all supporting documents |
Optional: Students can use either their QuestBridge application or the Common Application. If you apply via the Common Application, on the Williams-specific section you will be asked "Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?" Please select "Applying for a Williams College Fee Waiver." As a QuestBridge applicant, your fee waiver request will be automatically granted. |
Optional: Students can use either their QuestBridge application or the Common Application. If you apply via the Common Application, on the Williams-specific section you will be asked "Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?" Please select "Applying for a Williams College Fee Waiver." As a QuestBridge applicant, your fee waiver request will be automatically granted. | |
Williams College QuestBridge Application Form |
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Midyear Grades |
If you submit a Common App in addition to a QuestBridge Application you/your counselor may use any of the midyear forms to submit your updated transcript. |
If you submit a Common App in addition to a QuestBridge Application you/your counselor may use any of the midyear forms to submit your updated transcript. | |
Official Transcripts | There is no need to submit an additional transcript as we already have your official transcript on file from the Match. |
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(Optional) Test Scores SAT code: 3965 |
Williams offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Students who rank Williams can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in review of their application. For students who would like to submit test scores, Williams accepts official test scores, self-reported test scores, screenshots of score reports, or scores verified through counselors. Test score information can be included in the testing section of the QuestBridge Application or emailed to questbridge@williams.edu. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Williams and request that their scores be considered for admission. Please note that scores for enrolling students will be verified and discrepancies between self-reported scores and official scores may jeopardize a student’s place at Williams. |
Williams offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Students who rank Williams can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in review of their application. For students who would like to submit test scores, Williams accepts official test scores, self-reported test scores, screenshots of score reports, or scores verified through counselors. Test score information can be included in the testing section of the QuestBridge Application or emailed toquestbridge@williams.edu. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Williams and request that their scores be considered for admission. Please note that scores for enrolling students will be verified and discrepancies between self-reported scores and official scores may jeopardize a student’s place at Williams. | |
Optional Supplements | Visual/Performing Arts Portfolio.If you have a talent in the arts, samples of your work can be submitted viaSlideRoomfor review by Williams faculty. Scientific Research Abstracts.If you have pursued significant scientific or mathematics research and are considering a research or academic career, we welcome brief descriptions of your work. Materials can be submitted via your application, or by email toquestbridge@williams.edu. | Visual/Performing Arts Portfolio.If you have a talent in the arts, samples of your work can be submitted viaSlideRoomfor review by Williams faculty. Scientific Research Abstracts.If you have pursued significant scientific or mathematics research and are considering a research or academic career, we welcome brief descriptions of your work. Materials can be submitted via your application, or by email toquestbridge@williams.edu. | |
| Regular Decision Requirements: Financial Aid Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 9 | |||
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Finalists who ranked Williams and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) | Finalists who did not rank Williams | ||
2023-2024FAFSA FAFSA code: 002229 | Check your My Williams Account to ensure that you have submitted all required financial aid documents. |
US Citizens andEligible Noncitizens | |
2023-2024CSS Profile CSS code:3965 | Check your My Williams Account to ensure that you have submitted all required financial aid documents. |
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2021 Federal Tax Returns and Forms and 2023-2024 Verification Statement for both parent and student | Check your My Williams Account to ensure that you have submitted all required financial aid documents. |
Submit to the CollegeBoard's Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC) | |
Contact Information
Williams Contacts (regarding QuestBridge applications and general questions):
questbridge@williams.edu
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Student Financial Services
Contact Information (for sending admission and financial aid materials):
Office of Admissions:
Williams College Office of Admission
995 Main Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
All inquiries about financial aid should be sent tosfs@williams.edu.
FAQs
Am I too rich for QuestBridge? ›
Financial Qualification:
Household income is less than $65,000 a year, and often less for a family of four, with minimal assets. Often eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
If you are a Finalist who did not match, you will be able to review potential early admission opportunities and next steps from the schools you ranked.
How hard is it to get matched with QuestBridge? ›Over 12,000 Finalists have been matched to a college partner since QuestBridge's founding, and over 1,700 Finalists were matched in Fall 2022. Finalists who do not match can apply through QuestBridge Regular Decision to be considered for admission and generous financial aid.
How hard is it to win a QuestBridge scholarship? ›How hard is it to get QuestBridge? QuestBridge does not have any hard guidelines for academics and financial qualifications, the pool of applicants that you are competing against can be quite vast. In 2022 roughly 18,000 students applied to QuestBridge and of those 5,613 became finalists.
What are the odds of becoming a QuestBridge finalist? ›Becoming a QuestBridge Finalist
From the cohort, approximately 30% of QuestBridge applicants become QuestBridge finalists. These finalists are then eligible to be matched with any of the colleges they selected on their match rankings form.
All financial information is self-reported in the application. Although estimation is acceptable for the QuestBridge application, the schools will require you to provide financial documentation if selected as a Finalist. You can also watch our QuestTips video on completing the Income and Assets page for further help.
How poor do you have to be for QuestBridge? ›In general, the program is meant for students from four-person households earning less than $65,000 per year and with minimal assets. The ultimate goal of QuestBridge is to match low-income students with partner universities that will meet 100% of their demonstrated financial need.
Can you lose QuestBridge scholarship? ›The QuestBridge award is only available for eight undergraduate semesters. Students will lose eligibility for this award at the ninth semester of undergraduate enrollment.
Do colleges look at your QuestBridge application? ›Each school has its own policies on reviewing the QuestBridge materials in conjunction with the other materials you submit to them directly (such as the Common Application). You should not automatically submit the Common App without first reviewing the school's policies.
Why is Harvard not a QuestBridge school? ›While Harvard's peer schools, such as Princeton and Yale, use QuestBridge to access more low-income students, Harvard pursues socioeconomic diversity on its own. Because of such independence, Harvard may be missing out on exactly the kinds of students it is looking for.
How many schools should I rank for QuestBridge? ›
You can rank up to 15 colleges in order of preference. We encourage you to research all of our college partners. In previous years, students who ranked more colleges had a higher chance of matching, however you must be absolutely certain you would attend every college that appears on your list.
How does QuestBridge select finalists? ›Finalist: A Finalist is a student who applied to the National College Match and was selected by QuestBridge based on their academic achievements and financial need. Only Finalists may apply to college partners through the Match and be considered for the Match Scholarship.
How many people get picked for QuestBridge? ›Out of over 17,900 applicants, QuestBridge selected 5,613 Finalists to be considered for the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship (Match Scholarship). This year, QuestBridge's 48 college partners matched with 1,755 Finalists, who are recognized as Match Scholarship Recipients.
What is the average income for QuestBridge? ›Questbridge pays an average salary of $84,497 and salaries range from a low of $73,910 to a high of $95,811. Individual salaries will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, location, as well as the individual skills and education of each employee.
What GPA do you need for QuestBridge? ›We are looking for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors.
Is QuestBridge based on income? ›We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors.
Is QuestBridge only for poor students? ›Most of the students who are selected as College Prep Scholars come from households earning less than $65,000 per year for a typical household of four with minimal assets. However, there are no absolute cut-offs.
Is QuestBridge low income? ›Founded in 1994, QuestBridge is a national nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California that connects the nation's most exceptional, low-income youth with leading colleges and opportunities.