Macalester Application for QuestBridge Non-Finalists

If you are interested in applying to Macalester, please complete this quick form allowing us to process your QuestBridge application.

Important things to note:

You do not need to complete the Common Application
You may apply Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision. Please see our Dates and Deadlines page for more information on deadlines for each round.

We welcome your questions! Please contact us at (800) 231-7974 or questbridge@macalester.edu.

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Prospect Entry Term (Internal - update each year)

Application Entry Term (Internal - update each year)

I want to be considered under the following Admissions Round:*

Student Type

Use Existing Application Round

Application Submitted

Apply for Need Based Financial Aid

QuestBridge ID*

Given Name (First)*

Middle Name

Family Name (Last, Surname)*

Preferred First Name

Name Suffix

Student E-mail Address*

Permanent/Home Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Do you have a mailing address that is different from your permanent/home address (such as a boarding school address)?*

Yes

No

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

School Name (Hidden)

School CEEB for GEO (Hidden)

School CEEB (Hidden)

Mobile Phone

Is it ok to send text/SMS messages related to your application?

Yes

No

Macalester practices test optional admissions. Do you want Macalester to include your ACT and/or SAT test scores in our evaluation of your application?*

Yes

No

You may also choose to include AP and/or IB scores in the evaluation of your application. Do you want Macalester to include your AP or IB scores?*

Yes

No

Has either of your parents ever attended a 2-year or 4-year college or university?*

Yes

No

Where did you FIRST learn about Macalester? (Select the closest option.)

Other:

Background Essay (Optional)

Macalester is one of few highly selective liberal arts colleges located in the middle of a metropolitan area. Students benefit from the strong sense of community on campus and opportunities to engage in academic, social, and civic engagement options in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Have you thought about how Macalester's location might impact your experience? If so, in what ways? (0-500 words)

Verification Statement

Application Signature and Verification Statement

By checking this box and clicking on “Submit,” I verify that I am the person named above, I authorize Macalester to use my QuestBridge Application for first-year admission to Macalester, and that the information I have provided above is factually true and honestly presented.

CA/QB Application Date - Hidden Field