Anybody got in with SAT lower than 2200?

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>The Dartmouth class of 2011 profile tells me that the SAT mid 50 percentile range for admitted students range from 2050 to 2230.</p>

<p>My interpretation is that as long as one's SAT score is around 2100, one should have descent chance as long as one has great recs, compelling essays, amazing ec's. (though mediocre GPA for me..)</p>

<p>But I see nobody who got in with a SAT score below 2300!!!</p>

<p>Could someone be kind enough to explain this strange phenomenon to me?</p>

<p>P.S: Please don't tell me stuffs like "Dartmouth releases fake statistics to make ppl cry."</p>

<p>Have a great day, guyz.</p>

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<p>Take a look at this thread.</p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/dartmouth-college/431796-official-dartmouth-12-early-decision-thread-11.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/dartmouth-college/431796-official-dartmouth-12-early-decision-thread-11.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>People got in ED with 1930, 2190, 2150, 2110, 2000, and 2120.</p>

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<p>The mean for matriculants is approx a 1420-1440 (M+CR), so a LOT of people get in with <2200.</p>

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<p>Thx for taking your precious time to help me out, Krstina and Bluebayou! :)</p>

<p>At least I can have hope and prepare really hard for January SAT</p>

<p>Hope the stats are similar for the international students too.</p>

<p>Thx!</p>

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<p>Theodred: drill and kill, drill and kill.</p>

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<p>Yeah Kristina, but many of those were hooked. A non-hooked applicant should aim for a 2200+.</p>

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<p>^One person from Ca was accepted ED with SAT scores 2100+ that was a non-hooked applicant .</p>

<p>Agree, so it's not a blanket statement.</p>

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<p>A 2100 probably needs to be balanced with a very strong GPA.</p>

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<p>I wish I had a damn 790 during ED time!</p>

<p>Dont give a damn about your scores. If you love Dartmouth, go for it!</p>

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<p>i know of a non-hooked applicant who got in with a 2070, and other hooked/non-hooked who got in with sub 2100 scores...Dartmouth truly does take a holistic approach in its admissions decisons (i know this for a fact...).</p>

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<p>dartmouth doesn't put so much weight on the writing component. i guess great minds think alike- that section's a farce.</p>

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<p>Wow, all I can say is thank you.</p>

<p>Even a few-word comment can provide one with great inspirations and hopes! :)</p>

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<p>cuRRent, are you sure? Oh, I love you if this is true!</p>

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<p>This is intriguing, considering in "A for Admissions" a book by a former dartmouth adcom it gave the imrpession that dmouth, alongside other prestigious schools hold the SAT very highly.</p>

<p>In particular:
1) The usage of a academic index
2) A story of how non hooked white applicants were automatically rejected if they didnt have a solid GPA and at least above 650 in each secion</p>

<p>any insight? was it alll exagerated..?</p>

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<p>I've interviewed at Dartmouth for four years and its been my experience that students with below the Dartmouth's typical SAT ranges really need to be special in some other way to get in. Think of Stats as an anchor, you might be able to shove it forward a bit with good ECs, but stats are the main pulling point. There are too many 2250, top 5% kids with great ECs these days to make too much room for those with much lower stats. </p>

<p>The best essay in the world is not going to make up for a bad GPA or SAT score. Hooked applicants are an exception.</p>

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<p>The</a> Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition</p>

<p>scoring policy: SAT</a> Scoring Policies from Top Schools | AdmissionSync</p>

<p>so screw the writing section.</p>

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<p>cuRRent,</p>

<p>Your information is no longer correct.</p>

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<p>yes it is correct current is right uml1958 ur wrong buddy</p>

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<p>Is a 1420/1600 reasonable??? Sorry, I just crave reassurance at times.</p>

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<p>Just do the best you can.</p>