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Do not do Questbridge on the hopes of getting matched early on a full scholarship. I mean, certainly its possible, its just very difficult.
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Yes, it is possible, and it is difficult. But please don't discourage future applicants. I can assure you that ALL 264 match recipients last year, and the 204 the year before, were not EXPECTING to get matched. They were simply putting forth their best application and hoping for the best. I see it as no different than applying for many elite schools. You may be "qualified" in every way, but not everybody gets the good news.
There is NO disadvantage to applying to the match round as long as you are 100% sure you will be happy with the school if you are fortunate to get matched. Of course this doesn't apply to the non-binding schools. Do your homework, and make sure the school is one that fits you and you can see yourself at for the next four years. I can only speak for my D, but there was more than one that she would have been happy at, she just was fortunate to get matched to her first choice.