- Are a QuestBridge Finalist
- Are not participating in the National College Match.
Early Decision
If Dartmouth is your top choice college, we encourage you to consider applying to Dartmouth through our Binding Early Decision program. Dartmouth's financial aid program will meet your family's demonstrated financial need.
QuestBridge Finalists who opt out of the National College Match (i.e. do not rank any colleges) may apply to Dartmouth for consideration in our Binding Early Decision round using their QuestBridge application.
If you choose to apply Early Decision, please email apply@dartmouth.edu for information about how to apply to Dartmouth using your QuestBridge application. Please note that Early Decision applicants must complete the Dartmouth Writing Supplement and the Early Decision Agreement by November 1.
Regular Decision
QuestBridge Finalists who opt out of the National College Match completely (i.e. do not rank any colleges) may apply to Dartmouth in our Regular Decision round using their QuestBridge application or the Common Application. Students should submit only one application.
If you choose to apply Regular Decision using your QuestBridge application, you must request to forward your application to Dartmouth using the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form by early-December. You will also need to fill out the Dartmouth Writing Supplement, which will be available on your Dartmouth Applicant Portal. We also encourage you to submit the Peer Recommendation (also found on your Dartmouth Applicant Portal) and to participate in an Alumni Interview should you be contacted for one.