Don't work here - Employee QuestBridge Employee Review

1.0
Jul 3, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The location & mission The most recent reviews were likely written by people in leadership who are trying to boost the glassdoor rating for potential new hires. This isn't a pro but there was a five word minimum.

Cons

Lack of experienced professionals in leadership positions Backbiting culture Lack of diversity (look at the staff page) Difficulty retaining talent (look at the number of job openings... these aren't new roles) Lack of org goals & vision Continued support for Michael McCullough, who consistently makes students uncomfortable

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5.0
May 26, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Small teams, great benefits, mission oriented

Cons

Not much room for advancement within the company

2.0
Jun 6, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You work with amazing students who are inspiring.

Cons

This organization claims to center equity, but in practice, it rewards performative allyship, curated aesthetics, and fitting into a certain mold. Promotions overwhelmingly go to folks who fit that mold—many of whom have never been first-generation or low-income, and have zero lived experience that reflects the students and communities this organization supposedly exists to serve. Meanwhile, staff who actually come from those backgrounds and who bring depth, insight, and hard-earned understanding, are sidelined, exploited, or made invisible. Loyalty is taken for granted. Experience is devalued. And calling any of this out will quietly cost you your place at the table. This is not a merit-based organization. It’s a curated club that protects its image above all else. If you don’t fit the mold, you will not be supported, promoted, or truly seen, no matter how long you stay or how hard you work. Enter with caution. And don't confuse their language for their practice.

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