MIT is proud to be a QuestBridge partner
About QuestBridge
QuestBridge (QB) helps talented, low-income students prepare for the college application process and apply for four-year scholarships at top U.S. schools through the National College Match program. We encourage all students who think they may be eligible, to learn more about QuestBridge and consider applying through the program.
About the National College Match
As a streamlined application process, the National College Match helps high-achieving, high-school seniors, regardless of citizenship, to apply to QB partner schools. If accepted through the program, you are guaranteed a four-year Match Scholarship that covers the full cost of attendance, with no parent contribution. Visit the QuestBridge website for full eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Financial aid and the National College Match
MIT is only able to match qualified students who have completed their MIT financial aid application. Non-matched finalists are contacted in December with options for Early Action (EA) or Regular Action (RA) consideration. If you apply EA or RA and are admitted, you will still qualify for financial aid that meets your full demonstrated need. We encourage all students who feel they may be eligible to apply.
Information for seniors participating in the National College Match
Finalists ranking MIT
If you are a finalist who ranked MIT, your National College Match application will be sent to MIT directly. In addition to the QB application, you will also need to submit the requirements below to us directly by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please visit our QB FAQs for applicants or email us directly at [email protected].
Submit the following by November 1
- MIT QuestBridge supplement: This will be emailed to you if you are selected as a finalist.
- Transcripts: Your official high school transcript and any college transcripts that you may have.
- Test scores: Please submit your self-reported ACT or SAT test scores.
- Financial aid application: MIT is only able to match qualified students who have completed their MIT financial aid application. Please see the Student Financial Services website for details on how to apply.
- Recommendations: If neither of your QuestBridge recommendations is from a math or science teacher, we strongly recommend that you ask an appropriate teacher to complete one for you. You can add recommender information to your MIT QuestBridge Supplement and your recommender will receive directions on how to submit their letter.
- Portfolios: You are also eligible to submit additional portfolios, but this is entirely optional!
Finalists not ranking MIT and finalists not participating in the Match
Submit the following by January 6
- MIT QuestBridge supplement: This will be emailed to you if you are selected as a finalist.
- Transcripts: Your official high school transcript and any college transcripts that you may have.
- Test scores: Self-reported ACT or SAT test scores.
- Financial aid application: Please see the Student Financial Services website for details on how to apply.
- Recommendations: If neither of your QuestBridge recommendations is from a math or science teacher, we strongly recommend that you ask an appropriate teacher to complete one for you. You can add recommender information to your MIT QuestBridge Supplement and your recommender will receive directions on how to submit their letter.
- Portfolios: You are also eligible to submit additional portfolios, but this is entirely optional!
Non-matched finalists who ranked MIT
If you’re not matched with MIT, we will reach out to you with your options after December 1. Keep in mind—we always admit QuestBridge Finalists from our Early and Regular Action pools, and you will still qualify for our generous financial aid. The Match is not the end of the road if you’re still interested in MIT!
- After December 2: Use your QB application to apply Early Action to MIT or withdraw your MIT application.
- By January 6: Use your QB application to apply Regular Action.
- Optional: If neither of your QuestBridge recommendations is from a math or science teacher, we strongly recommend that you ask an appropriate teacher to complete one for you. You can add recommender information to your MIT QuestBridge Supplement and your recommender will receive directions on how to submit their letter.
- Portfolios: You are also eligible to submit portfolios, but this is entirely optional!
QuestBridge non-finalists
If you are not a QB finalist, we still encourage you to apply to MIT. You just need to apply through the first-year application. You may apply through Early Action, due November 1, or Regular Action, due January 6. We will reach out to you with more information once the Match has been completed.
Can QB applicants apply using the MIT First-year application?
All QuestBridge Finalists must apply with the QB application regardless of how you choose to rank colleges, or if you rank none at all. QB Finalists should not complete an MIT first-year application.
Still have questions?
If you still have questions about the QuestBridge application process, you should check out our QuestBridge FAQs and/or email us at [email protected].
If you have questions about financial aid, please reach out to Student Financial Services at [email protected].