Likely Letters

Hey Everybody, I did not match and want to understand if any of these are likely letters.

Columbia University: Columbia University will automatically consider your application for Regular Decision. Please make certain Columbia has all of your required materials to review your application. If you submitted all required materials for the Match, Columbia University will contact you directly with additional information to apply through Early Decision.

Northwestern University: Northwestern would like to thank you for the interest and care you have shown in applying through the QuestBridge National College Match program. Although you did not match with Northwestern, your application will remain in consideration as they build their incoming class. They will automatically roll your application into their Regular Decision round for further review, or they welcome you to convert your status to Early Decision by December 4, with the understanding that Early Decision entails a binding commitment to attend Northwestern if admitted. To convert your application status to Early Decision, please submit the ED request form in your applicant status portal.

Princeton University: Princeton University will automatically consider your application for Regular Decision. Please make certain Princeton has all of your required materials to review your application.

Rice University: To better facilitate your application to Rice, your QuestBridge application will automatically be rolled to Regular Decision. If you prefer to apply through the Early Decision I (ED I) or Early Decision II (ED II) rounds, please follow the instructions that will be emailed directly to you by Rice University on Dec. 2. The deadline to confirm your interest is Dec. 5 for ED I and Jan. 4 for ED II.

Tufts University: Tufts University enjoyed reading your QuestBridge application. Although you did not match, they encourage you to apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, or Regular Decision. Please review the checklist in your Tufts applicant status portal to make certain Tufts has all of your required materials to review your application. If you would like to apply Early Decision I, promptly indicate your choice on your Tufts/QuestBridge ED/RD Applicant Information Form and submit all required materials, including a signed Early Decision agreement, by December 8. For consideration in Early Decision II or Regular Decision, indicate your choice on your Tufts/QuestBridge ED/RD Applicant Information Form and submit all required materials by January 5.

University of Chicago: University of Chicago will automatically send you an Early Action decision in mid-December. While you cannot switch into Early Decision I at this time, in the event that you are deferred you can join the University of Chicago’s Early Decision II or Regular Decision application rounds.

University of Notre Dame: If your application is complete, the University of Notre Dame will automatically consider your application for Restrictive Early Action, and you will receive a decision in mid-December. If you would prefer to have your application reviewed in Regular Decision, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@nd.edu by December 6.

University of Southern California: The University of Southern California will automatically consider your application for Early Action (for qualifying majors) or Regular Decision if you completed all Match Requirements (either the USC QuestBridge Writing Supplement or the Common Application) during the QuestBridge application process for the Match. If your major qualifies (any major that does not require an audition or portfolio), you are eligible to opt into Early Action. Information regarding opting into Early Action will be sent soon. If you did not complete these requirements, you will need to complete the Common Application by January 10 for consideration in their Regular Decision process.

If you are no longer interested in being considered for admission to USC, you can withdraw your application on your USC Applicant Portal.

Vanderbilt University: As a match applicant to Vanderbilt, they will automatically consider your application for Regular Decision. You can review your application checklist through the Vanderbilt application portal to ensure that they have received all of your required materials. If you would like to apply Early Decision II, you may request the decision plan change through the application portal and submit the Early Decision Agreement Form (https://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/apply/#h2-decision-plans) by January 1.

Washington University in St. Louis: Washington University in St. Louis will automatically consider your application for Regular Decision. Please make certain WashU has all of your required materials to review your application. If you would like to apply Early Decision II, email admissions@wustl.edu no later than January 2.

Yale University: Yale University will automatically consider your application for Regular Decision. Please make certain Yale has all of your required materials to review your application by checking your Yale application status portal. Your counselor will need to upload your mid-year report through Slate.org or the Yale Application Material Upload Form. These resources can be found here: https://admissions.yale.edu/counselors. Please do not send a new Common or Coalition application; your QuestBridge application will remain your application and Yale will not accept a new one.