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<p>I have to weigh in here. QB schools do not take only stellar applicants. I know from my D’s year and the QB match forum, that all did not have what you would consider stellar. QB is a VERY worthwhile program. Students that are applying are generally stressed over college apps, can I get in, how much will they gap, how will my parents pay for the gap, etc. My D ranked 5 schools and would have been greatfull and excited to attend any one of them. She did get into her #1, and while she withdrew from the other schools, several told her they had also chosen her for the match. As a parent, and also my D, to know she was “in” before December was a HUGE weight off our shoulders.</p>
<p>yes, you can forego QB and apply ED/EA wherever, but IMO QB gives you a huge boost to write essays telling a bit about your life, financial stuff or whatever</p>
<p>Yes, QB paperwork can be overwhelming, but it gets everything done early! You have NOTHING to lose from appplying to the QB match program, only things to gain.</p>