QuestBridge
Hamilton is proud to be one of QuestBridge’s college partners, a group of institutions committed to providing top educational opportunities to academically outstanding students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
If you have any questions about applying to Hamilton through the QuestBridge application, please contact us at admission@hamilton.edu.
Information for QuestBridge Applicants
QuestBridge Non-Matched Finalists
QuestBridge Finalists who do not receive the National College Match scholarships may apply to Hamilton through our Early Decision II or Regular Decision application processes and like all students admitted to Hamilton College are admitted through a need-blind evaluative process and awarded financial aid packages that meet 100 percent of each admitted student’s demonstrated financial need.
QuestBridge Non-Participating Finalists & Non-Finalists
Students who applied to the National College Match and are not chosen as finalists to participate in the National College Match process are Non-Finalists. Students who become Finalists but do not rank colleges or participate in the National College Match process are Non-Participating Finalists.
All QuestBridge Non-Participating Finalists and Non-Finalists can use the Common Application, Coalition/Scoir Application, or QuestBridge Application to apply to Hamilton through Early Decision I or II or Regular Decision. If you submit more than one application, Hamilton will only review the last application submitted by the deadline.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Early Decision I
Application Deadline: November 15
Decision Notification: by mid-December
Early Decision II
Application Deadline: January 6
Decision Notification: by mid-February
Regular Decision
Application Deadline: January 6
Decision Notification: by mid-March
Frequently Asked Questions
Once Hamilton has received your application from QuestBridge, you will receive an application acknowledgement email from the Office of Admission with instructions on accessing your applicant portal. Once you log in, you’ll be able to complete the Hamilton QuestBridge Supplement and Hamilton Financial Aid Application E-Form. Your school counselor should also mail, fax (315-859-4457), or email (admission@hamilton.edu) your first quarter grades to the Office of Admission.
A complete list of required application materials for the National College Match process can be found on our partner page of the QuestBridge website.
You can apply to Hamilton through Early Decision II or Regular Decision. The deadline for applying either Early Decision II or Regular Decision is January 6.
If you ranked Hamilton, your application will be automatically moved to Regular Decision.
If you are interested in applying Early Decision II, you should submit the Early Decision Conversion form (signed by student, counselor, and parent/guardian) by the application deadline. Early Decision is a binding commitment and is designed for students who have decided that Hamilton is their first choice. More information about the Early Decision process can be found on our website.
Students who are Non-Finalists can apply to Hamilton through Early Decision I or II or Regular Decision. All QuestBridge Non-Finalists can use the Common Application, Coalition Application, or their QuestBridge Application to apply to Hamilton. If you submit more than one, Hamilton will only review the last application submitted by the deadline. More information about applying as a Non-Finalist is available on the QuestBridge website.
Yes, students who request to have their QuestBridge application forwarded to Hamilton will receive an email from the Office of Admission with log-in information for their applicant portal the week of December 16. You should complete the Hamilton QuestBridge Supplement, Hamilton Financial Aid Application E-Form, and send an official updated transcript with your most recent grades. There is no need to re-send your school counselor or teacher recommendations if they were already a part of your QuestBridge application. You should also submit your mid-year grades when they become available. All supplemental application materials will need to be submitted by the January 13 deadline.
Mail, fax or email application materials to:
Office of Admission
Hamilton College
198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY 13323
ATTN: QuestBridge Documents
Fax: 315-859-4457, ATTN: QuestBridge Documents
Email: admission@hamilton.edu
Hamilton would prefer that you submit the Common Application or Coalition/Scoir Application, but your QuestBridge Application is also accepted. You should not, however, submit multiple applications and must choose either the Common Application, Coalition Application, or your QuestBridge Application. If you submit more than one, Hamilton will only review the last application submitted by the deadline.
Students who request to have their QuestBridge application forwarded to Hamilton will receive an email from the Office of Admission with log-in information for their applicant portal the week of December 16. You should complete the Hamilton QuestBridge Supplement and Hamilton Financial Aid Application E-Form. All supplemental application materials will need to be submitted by the January 13 deadline.
Students who are matched with Hamilton will receive a financial aid package with no parental contribution and no loans. You can find a detailed breakdown of the financial aid package on the QuestBridge website.
Hamilton has a well-earned reputation as a “school of opportunity” and is need-blind in its admission decisions, meaning a U.S. student's financial need will not be a factor in the admission decision. All of Hamilton’s financial aid is based on demonstrated financial need, which is determined by calculating the difference between the expected family contribution and the cost of attendance. If you are admitted to Hamilton, we will meet your full demonstrated financial need for all four years. Typical first-year financial aid awards consist of Hamilton scholarships, student employment and federal, subsidized student loans not to exceed $3,500.
To help your family estimate what your college costs might be at Hamilton, you can use the MyinTuition quick college cost estimator or our Net Price Calculator.
Contact
Office of Admission