{"id":17685,"date":"2025-08-04T18:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T22:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/?page_id=17685"},"modified":"2026-08-03T21:18:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T01:18:58","slug":"questbridge-and-bates-college","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/apply\/questbridge-and-bates-college\/","title":{"rendered":"QuestBridge and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College is proud to partner with QuestBridge<\/a>, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our partnership with QuestBridge<\/a> reflects ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’ deep commitment to equity and access in higher education. We seek intellectually curious, community-minded students from all backgrounds who are eager to engage in rigorous academics and inclusive campus life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should QuestBridge Scholars consider ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½?<\/h5>\n\n\n
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At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, students experience a rigorous, personalized, and deeply purposeful education designed to prepare them for professional success and meaningful lives. Here, they learn in small, interactive seminar-style classes where they form close relationships with professors and engage in mentored research early in their college journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided by an integrated four-year advising framework and the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Purposeful Work program, students pair liberal arts exploration with practical career preparation. Beyond the classroom, they thrive in a warm, collaborative community defined by a vibrant campus life with competitive athletics, exceptional arts programs, and more than 90 student clubs. Students are also supported and find community through our Student Center for Belonging and Community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details on applying to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ through QuestBridge: <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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How do I apply to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ through the QuestBridge National College Match program?<\/h3>
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Applying to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ through QuestBridge is one of several ways to apply to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a>. If you meet the QuestBridge eligibility requirements<\/a>, the National College Match program<\/a> is a great way to apply for free to some of the nation\u2019s top colleges, be considered for early admission, and receive a QuestBridge Match Scholarship<\/a> that covers the full cost of attendance and more. For complete Match Scholarship details at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, visit the QuestBridge website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the QuestBridge National College Match program application process?<\/h3>
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QuestBridge manages its own application process<\/a> for the National College Match Program that begins in the late summer before a student’s senior year. Students who apply to the program are later able to rank colleges<\/a> to be matched with, including ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, as one of their preferred colleges. QuestBridge finalists are selected by QuestBridge and complete the submission requirements to college partners on their match rankings list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finalists who match through the National College Match program receive notice through QuestBridge of early admission and a QuestBridge Match Scholarship. Students who are matched understand that the admission decision is binding, and they are committed to attending the matched school the following fall.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the QuestBridge website for full details on the National College Match application<\/a> and timeline<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-matched students and non-finalists may proceed on their own with college applications, including Early Decision and Regular Decision opportunities at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ summarized below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Answers to Additional Frequently Asked Questions.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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What happens if I am a QuestBridge National College Match Program finalist and I am not matched with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ or another college? <\/h3>
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If you match with another college<\/em>, you are committed to attending the matched school the following fall.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a QuestBridge finalist and do not match with any college<\/em> through the National College Match and you DID NOT rank ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/em> as a finalist, you may indicate your intention to apply to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ through QuestBridge by using the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n