Am I On Track?

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<p>I'm a junior at a prestigious private school in Seattle.</p>

<p>I'm second or third in my class of 65, and have a 4.0 Unweighted GPA</p>

<p>SATs:
720 Critical Reading
720 Math
780 Writing</p>

<p>SAT IIs:
740 Literature
710 US History</p>

<p>I have only recieved A's and A-'s since freshman year.</p>

<p>Freshman Year:
English - 95%
World History - 98%
Geometry - 91%
Lab Science I - 93%
Latin II - 97%
Musical Theory - 99%
Outdoor Education - 100%</p>

<p>Sophomore Year:
English - 96%
European History - 100%
Algebra II - 92%
Lab Science II - 93%
Latin III - 99%
Spanish I - 99%
Lifeskills - 100%</p>

<p>Junior Year:
Honors American Literature - 96%
Honors US History - 98%
Global Issues - 99%
International Studies of the Middle East - 100%
Precalculus - 91%
Bioethics - 99%
Latin IV - 99%
Spanish II - 98%
Stagecraft - 98%</p>

<p>Next year I plan to take:
AP English - probably a 5
AP World History - probably a 5
AP European History - definitely a 5
Calculus - probably ~94%
Honors Advanced Lab Science - probably ~94%
Environmental Science - ~97%
Latin V - probably ~99%
Spanish III - probably ~99%
Studio Art - probably ~98%
Art History - probably ~98%</p>

<p>As I said, my school is really small and does not offer many honors or AP courses...but it is generally considered one of the most prestigious private schools in Washington State. My school does not even offer AP World History, and I'll be taking it independantly (I assume colleges like to see students take the initiative and take courses that they believe will challenge them, even if not offered)</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:
3 years Japanese Club
1 year Latin Club
2 years Italian Club
2 years Environmental Club
2 years JSA
3 years writing and editing for School Newspaper
2 years of Italian Lessons
2 years of German Lessons
I've designed and built the sets for several of my schools' plays and musicals</p>

<p>4 years of Swim Team (though not with my school, with a private club)
3 years of Ski Team (once again, not with my tiny school)
1 year Ultimate Frisbee
2 years leading Outdoor Education Trips</p>

<p>spent 1 month hiking across Italy with my Latin class, studying Archaology and Art History
spent 2 months two consecutive summers building Community Centers in rural Nicaragua for impoverished villages - the second year I planned and organized the trip, developed the itinerary, and brought 12 students from my school down there as a leader
My family has spent a lot of time travelling, as my Grandmother is a National Geographic Photographer and my grandfather was a foreign diplomat, and I've spent time living with the Massai tribe in Tanzania, hiking the Inca Trail in Peru, visiting Orphanages in Russia, and travelling extensively through Europe</p>

<p>I know that I have other extra-curriculars too, but I can't think of any right now because it's too early in the morning on a Saturday.</p>

<p>So, my main question is, do I have a chance of getting into Dartmouth if I apply Early Decision?</p>

<p>I will be retaking the SAT, SAT IIs, and taking the ACT in the fall (hopefully I'll bring up my CR and Math SAT scores), but even if I don't, what do you think my chances are?</p>

<p>I plan on double-majoring in International Relations and History...</p>

<p>Thanks!!!!</p>

<p>I love Dartmouth, and just hope the admission people realize how crazy i am about the community there :]</p>

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<p>uh well i don’t know whether i would call your percentages of junior year legite since your saying “probably” but seeing your actual grades, I think you have a good chance. SATs are fine but retaking them is your choice. I personally would waste time on taking more SATIIs rather than the SATI. :)</p>

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<p>I’d retake the SAT I and SAT IIs. Your grades are fine as they are – keep up the good work!</p>

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<p>I think the OPs score are indeed on par for dartmouth. However, retaking wouldn’t hurt…as they are kinda on the “dartmouth border” statistically. Your grades are fine. Get leadership positions in ur ECs tho!</p>

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<p>I’d say you’re certainly on the right track…by the way, international studies is only a minor, not a major at the moment. still a super strong program, though</p>

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<p>Your chances are like most who apply to Dartmouth. Your odds are about 1 in 6 or 1 in 7. If you apply ED, then about 1 in 5. </p>

<p>At the end on the day, all is dependent on how distinctive your application looks to the Admissions committee. It’s part you and part how you (and your referees) represent you. </p>

<p>You need to understand and communicate “your special sauce”. In your case, you should map this to the unique aspects of D.</p>

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<p>I would try to boost the SAT about 80 points if possible.</p>

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<p>I’d say you have a pretty good chance.
I am not sure about myself, I don’t think that I’ve done a lot of things as you.
Do you guys think I can get into Dartmouth ? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/dartmouth-college/945216-chances-get-into-dartmouth.html#post1065071823[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/dartmouth-college/945216-chances-get-into-dartmouth.html#post1065071823&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>You’re basically in. Apply RD and maybe apply early to Stanford/Yale. You are def. qualified enough for those schools (:</p>

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<p>…you’re not “basically in,” as spencer wants you to believe. I suspect it’s because spencer is applying ED to Dartmouth, and he wants less competition.</p>