MIT matches all-time high 100 students in the Class of 2029 through the QuestBridge Program
On Dec. 2, the QuestBridge program released results for its match day, where high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds are matched with top colleges and universities. This year, 100 students were matched with MIT, an all-time high. The Tech confirmed this figure with Stu Schmill ’86, Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services.
Admissions via the QuestBridge program at MIT has been trending upward in recent years following affirmative action ban by the U.S Supreme Court. Schmill said that for the class of 2028, “more than 50 students” were admitted through the match process. In 2022 and in years prior, matches via the QuestBridge program to MIT never exceeded thirteen.
In a written statement to The Tech, Schmill stated that the admissions team is “very pleased to be able to increase the number of students we have matched and admitted to MIT through the program.” Schmill also noted several of MIT’s admissions and financial aid policies, including, no preferences for applicants with legacy or donor connections, a need-blind admissions policy, and financial aid packages that meet full need. Finally, Schmill stated that the recent investments in financial aid will allow the MIT to “continue this strong tradition” of being a “leader in elevating opportunity for students from low-income backgrounds.”
Early action results for the Class of 2029 will be released on Tuesday Dec 17 at 6:28 PM.