2100 SAT- Dartmouth, Amherst, Swarthmore?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I took the SAT for the first time in Nov. (I'm a junior). I have not taken any courses, read any books etc. in preparation for the test. My scores were:
CR- 760
WR- 700
M- 640</p>

<p>I have a 3.95 GPA unweighted (my only B is in a math class), I am 2nd in my class, 400 hours of volunteer work, 3 year varsity swimming, club president (3 clubs), peer mentoring program etc. </p>

<p>What are my chances at Dartmouth, Amherst, Swarthmore? My mom went to Dartmouth, so I suppose that makes me a legacy. What about the others? Should I take the SAT again to try and bump up my math?</p>

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<p>Even as a legacy at Dartmouth, you’ll need higher scores. The others are unlikely with a 2100 too as an unhooked candidate. </p>

<p>I’ve worked with many Dartmouth legacies. Dartmouth, like the other ivies, rejects about 75% of legacies. Shoot for 2250 if you attend a private school or affluent public and live in a state sending many applicants. 2200 if you’re from an underrepresented place.</p>

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<p>Since you’ve only taken the SAT once and you’re only a junior, I’d definitely take the SAT again to increase your chances in going to any of those schools. If you increase your math section to 700+ your chances are pretty solid, not that they aren’t as of now, but it helps. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>I got into Dartmouth Bound (apparently like admissions) with a 2060. I have a friend who got in with 1800 or less sat I but an 800 on spanish sat ii</p>

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<p>Waverly, what about ACT?</p>

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<p>33 minimum.</p>

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<p>I’m not as pessimistic as the other posters here about your chances. The SATs look a little low, but if you bring up the W and the M by about 50 points each you’re pretty on target.</p>

<p>What did you do to prepare for the SAT the first time? Do you know what your strengths and weakenesses are on the test?</p>

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<p>I did absolutely nothing to prepare for the test. I went in hoping to gauge my strengths, and to experience the format of the test. I’m also wondering about Oberlin College- are their SAT requirements any less stringent?</p>

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<p>Yes, the 2100 is very competitive for Oberlin.</p>

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<p>I would say a 2100 is OK for dartmouth (would be nice if it were a bit higher though…)</p>

<p>An asian from my school (valedictorian) got in with:</p>

<p>800M 640CR 670W: 2110</p>

<p>I think Dartmouth values grades above SAT scores.</p>

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<p>That Math score is going to be problematic for Dartmouth and the more competitive LACs.</p>

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<p>Yea probably a little bit, but really its no big deal as long as #2/400</p>

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<p>D Bound is a diversity program, admission is not equivalent to admission to regular fr admissions.</p>

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<p>Sheep, how would 100 points below median be “OK”? Please, stop serving myths.</p>