Brown University

Match Requirements Options following the Match Regular Decision Requirements Contact Information

Match Requirements for:

Finalists who rank Brown

If you are a Finalist who ranked Brown, your National College Match application will be sent to Brown, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.

Match Requirements DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1
Brown University Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Brown on October 18, and Brown may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, Brown will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Brown.
1	Brown QuestBridge Questionnaire	Once your QuestBridge Application is forwarded to Brown, Brown will email you with instructions to activate your Brown Portal. When you activate your portal, you will be asked to complete the Brown Questionnaire and respond to three Brown-specific short answer questions
2	(Optional) Test Scores Self-Reported or Official Reports SAT code: 3094 ACT code: 3800	Brown is test-optional for the 2023-24 application cycle. If this describes your situation, please know that your application will not be disadvantaged in the admission process, and will receive full consideration by Brown's admission committee. If you do have scores you would like to share, you may request official scores from the College Board and/or ACT. Do NOT use the rush reporting service. Applicants can satisfy Brown's testing requirements in one of two ways: The SAT (essay section is optional); OR The ACT (writing section is optional) If students are not able to submit official test scores, Brown will accept self-reported scores at the time of application, but will require official SAT or ACT scores for students who matriculate.
3	2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 3189 Available Oct. 1	Please select "Regular Decision" as your admission application type. All applicants are required to complete the CSS Profile. After submitting the CSS Profile, a student may receive a request from the College Board to upload additional information to the College Board Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). If you do not receive a request, the Office of Financial Aid has enough information to provide an estimated financial aid award at the time of admission. A request for additional information should not be interpreted as an indication of a pending Match.
SUBMIT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE (likely by late December)
	2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA code: 003401	The FAFSA will not be available until at least December 2023. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to Brown. US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although the FAFSA determines federal aid eligibility, it is also necessary, along with all other application materials, before Brown University Scholarship can be offered. The FAFSA is not required for Undocumented/DACA or international students because these students are not eligible to apply for federal aid.

Options following the Match
Early Decision	Finalists who ranked Brown and did not match may apply Early Decision to Brown. You will receive further instructions and the Early Decision form by email after matches are announced. The Early Decision form must be completed by December 6.
Regular Decision	All Finalists who rank Brown for the Match, but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit ONLY your Midyear Report and any relevant updates. If you no longer wish to be considered, please contact the Admissions Office to withdraw your application (see Contact Information below).

Regular Decision Requirements:

Step 1: Select Brown on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 3 - December 10. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to Brown (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).

Step 2: Activate your Brown University Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Brown on December 13 and Brown may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the Brown applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to Brown.

Step 3: Submit all additional required admission and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to Brown as detailed in the table below.

Information for Non-Finalists

indicates a required material

Regular Decision Requirements: Admission Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 5
	Finalists who ranked Brown and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)	Finalists who did not rank Brown
Common Application with Brown Writing Supplement, and all supporting documents		If you choose you may reuse one of your QuestBridge essays for the Common Application essay. Choose the "QuestBridge" option under fee waiver when you complete the Common Application.
Midyear Report	Please submit the QuestBridge Midyear Report	Please submit the Midyear Report through the Common App
Official Transcripts Submit transcript as soon as fall grades are available, recognizing that this may be AFTER January 5.	Update including recent grades
(Optional) Test Scores Official Reports SAT code: 3094 ACT code: 3800	Brown is test-optional for the 2023-24 admission cycle. You may send scores if you would like to send them.	Brown is test-optional for the 2023-24 admission cycle. You may send scores if you would like to send them.

Regular Decision Requirements: Financial Aid Materials DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1
	Finalists who ranked Brown and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)	Finalists who did not rank Brown
2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA code: 003401
2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 3189 Available: Oct. 1
2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms	Upon request	Upon request

Contact Information

Brown Contacts (regarding QuestBridge applications and general questions):
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Financial Aid

Contact Information (for sending admission and financial aid materials):

Email or fax official transcripts to:
Office of College Admission
Brown University
Box 1876
Providence, RI 02912
Fax: (401) 863-9300
admission@brown.edu

General financial aid questions:
Office of Financial Aid
Brown University
Box 1827
Providence, RI 02912
Phone: (401) 863-2721
Email: financial_aid@brown.edu