QuestBridge Applicants
Students applying through the QuestBridge process.
Application Guidance Based on Your Background(s)
You are welcome here.
Additional information and resources tailored to various affinity groups.
Applicants can reflect a broad range of experiences, with different—and sometimes overlapping—identities presenting potential opportunities to enrich the Northwestern community.
International Applicants
Students with citizenship outside of the United States.
Transfer Students
Students applying to transfer from a 2- or 4-year post-secondary institution.
First-Generation/Lower Income Applicants
Students who identify as first-generation college-going and/or coming from a lower income background.
Rural and Small-Town Applicants
Students from rural or small-town communities.
Chicago & Evanston Public School Students
Students attending a public school in Chicago or Evanston.
Undocumented and DACA Applicants
Students identifying as undocumented and/or DACA.
Veteran and ROTC Applicants
Students affiliated with the military community.
Homeschooled Applicants
Students who were homeschooled all or some of their high-school years.