Kingfisher High School is proud to recognize Senior Brayden Osterholt as a 2024 QuestBridge National College Match Finalist—an honor awarded to just 7,288 students out of over 25,500 applicants nationwide. QuestBridge is a prestigious nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving, low-income students with top-tier colleges and universities. Brayden’s academic excellence, leadership, and determination helped him stand out on a national level, and his achievement marks a historic milestone: he is the first student from Kingfisher to ever be accepted into Yale University.
Rather than participating in the traditional Match program, Brayden opted to apply through QuestBridge’s Regular Decision process, which offers more flexibility in selecting a college. Out of over 50,000 applicants to Yale each year, the acceptance rate is just 4.6%. For QuestBridge applicants through Regular Decision, that number drops even lower—to just 3.17%. Despite the odds, Brayden was one of only 66 students nationwide who matched with Yale through the QuestBridge program, and one of just six students from Oklahoma admitted to Yale this year. He has accepted a full scholarship that will cover 100% of his demonstrated financial need.
Brayden plans to major in Environmental Engineering and will attend a special campus event at Yale April 21st–23rd, where he and his family will have the opportunity to explore the university, attend seminars, and celebrate this remarkable opportunity. His journey is a powerful example of perseverance, academic dedication, and the incredible possibilities available to students who dream big. Way to go, Brayden!
