<p>I too had misconceptions about QuestBridge as my son is NOT a URM (white, suburban, NJ). He is also not the first generation to college. I felt there was NO WAY he should even try for the program even though we are way under the income level as the economy has hit us hard. I researched QB and decided not to bother because I felt his chances were so low. Then QuestBridge sent him a letter encouraging him to apply and he did. I was shocked when he was accepted in his junior year as a QB college prep scholar and even more shocked when he was named a finalist. </p>
<p>QuestBridge is a fabulous program and everyone who meets their criteria should try for it, you never know. But as the op pointed out, it is not a sure thing for anyone!</p>