<p>Hi, I am a qb finalist who did not get matched with Princeton. I’m pretty upset by this because I know that princeton was one of the schools that specifically mentioned that they did not consider one’s financial information for the match admission because they give the same financial aid through the match or through regular admission, so I know that it could not have been my income. Does this mean that princeton just does not want me? Do I have a chance through regular decision? Princeton is my first choice and I would really like to get in.</p>
<p>and i checked the questbridge page and it said that princeton only matched 10 students in 2009. that seems like a very small amount. is there some other criterion looked at during the match process?</p>
<p>Also, does anyone know how many questbridge finalists ranked princeton? any information about princeton’s college match process would be immensely appreciated! thank you!</p>
<p>@ariana26, “princeton was one of the schools that specifically mentioned that they did not consider one’s financial information for the match admission because they give the same financial aid through the match or through regular admission”?
This doesn’t make sense to me. Of course they consider financial aid, do you think they would really consider an income of $100,000 for Match? The fact that they offer the same financial aid both ways doesn’t imply they don’t consider it.</p>
<p>@Inherency, “So, since my parents make less than $60,000 a year, doesn’t that mean that I qualify for a full ride?”
The answer is no. My income is <$60,000 and my assets are definitely less than the $100,000 figure. However, I have confirmed from an admissions representative that my EFC kept me out of the Match. Try some online EFC calculators. You still have a significant chance for RD.</p>
<p>Inherency, that is a common misconception, neither of those is a component for QB. They are simply there to help high achieving, low income students. My daughter was matched 3 years ago and she did not grow up in severe poverty with any tragic story.</p>
<p>I emailed them and they said that they never look at financial information for admissions decisions, whether it be through the match or through regular. this makes sense because they also say that their match is a little unique in that its not a full scholarship. or at least thats what they make it seem like because they say that the financial aid is the same for those who get matched as it is for those who come in through regular decision. </p>
<p>also does anyone know how many students ranked princeton, and then how many students got matched?</p>
<p>has anyone else ever gotten one of these letters? or emails? although i did get several encouraging emails, including one from yale (the other school i ranked) i did not get one of these emails from princeton. does this mean that i have really no chance if I didn’t get one of these emails? im starting to think that it does : (</p>
<p>if some of the schools we ranked now want the common app for the regular decision round (dartmouth, for example) how do we submit it if we already submitted a common app?</p>
<p>@ariana26: I highly believe that the financial aid one can get as a College Match scholar is the same as applying through QuestBridge regular decision. Sure, there are the people that get full rides with regular decision but the college match scholarship covers just about everything while sometimes students are required to work at college to defer some costs. Of course, i can only speak for the college that I was matched to.</p>
<p>And avakiantz you can just select the school through the common app search and forward your application to that school. After you finish your app it is saved and you can send it to however many colleges you wish</p>
<p>Just a motherly reminder, all of you (matched or not) that qualify for Gates, get working on your app for that. [::</a>. The Gates Millennium Scholars .::](<a href=“http://gmsp.org/]::”>http://gmsp.org/)</p>
<p>The Princeton QB likely letters are given to those who are matched- because Princeton does not have an EA/ED program, the likely letter informs you that you will be formally accepted with everyone else in RD, but you are essentially matched. So, regrettably, if you haven’t heard back from Princeton already, you are probably not matched. That said, they have a good RD acceptance rate.</p>
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<li><p>If I have not taken any SAT subject tests but plan to take some in January, am I allowed to apply to a college that requires subject tests?</p></li>
<li><p>My school has a semester system, how can I send in a mid-year school report since the semester is not over?</p></li>
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<p>^I sort of have the same question (#1). I am taking the subject tests in Dec, but for schools that require SAT+SAT II’s OR the ACT, would it be better to just send my ACT or wait for Dec scores? Also, could I send both my SAT & ACT but not the subject tests as well?</p>
<p>I repeated a sentence on my Questbridge essay 1, does this lower my chances for RD? I want to move on with the RD, but I feel extremely uneasy moving on with the repeated sentence. Tips anyone? Questbridge said I couldn’t edit my essay for that small change.</p>
<p>GA2012MOM, I am a little unfamiliar with the Gates scholarship. So it just covers unmet need, like if I were to get it with my QB match scholarship, it could cover the summer work contribution and work study?</p>
<p>Thank you mentos for your information. So is it pretty assumed that even though Princeton does not offer the full match scholarship, they still consider income when matching students? Also, does anyone know how many qb finalists ranked princeton, and how many finally matched?</p>
<p>The Gates Millennium Scholarship covers all of your expenses through and including graduate school, if you attend grad. school in in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.</p>
<p>JohnRevka: The policy depends on each school. Some may let you take it if you list their school as a direct score recipient. MIT, for example, allows this.
2) The mid-year report is due at the end of your academic term, usually. </p>
<p>tochau: December scores are usually accepted by RD schools. Again, contact each school or check their website for more info. This is a common question and should be listed on most school’s websites.</p>
<p>ironturtle: It doesn’t lower your chances in any meaningful way. The sentence won’t be what makes or breaks you. In fact, some admissions officers who are skimming quickly may not even notice the repetition. If it makes you uneasy, though, many schools will allow you to fax updated essays to them. Contact each school to confirm this.</p>
<p>ariana26: Princeton is need-blind, but I’m not sure if this extends to QuestBridge as well. That said, URMs, first-gens, and EFC=0s are more likely to get matched at every QB partner, whether there is a defined policy or not. </p>
<p>The Yale Daily News reported a few years ago that 63% of QB finalists ranked Yale and there were 20 matches. The numbers are probably slightly lower for Princeton, but in the neighborhood.</p>
<p>restlessabandon, it won’t cover your summer contribution, but it does cover federal work study. Gates will send a check to USC (congrats btw) each semester for what they determine your work study will be. My D’s varied, years 1 and 2 were the same, this year, $250/semester less. I’m not sure why the difference, but greatful for the assistance.</p>
<p>My daughter was less than happy when I “strongly” suggested that she apply to Gates after being a QB match. She was not enthusiastic about more essays! My answer was simple. Would you like to get up and trek across campus in the snow at 6 a.m. to check id’s at the gym, or would you like to fill out the Gates application?</p>
<p>Hahaha, thanks GA2012MOM and PhysicsTeacher for the info! I’ll definitely check it out then though it may have to wait a few weeks. My counselor was in a fatal accident a few days ago and though she will be okay, she will be the hospital for a week or so I think.</p>