<p>I'm applying n it says I need a personal statement as well as an essay for common app. What is this personal statement? Is it just another essay? N how does it differ from the common app essay?</p>
<p>Also it says there is a Dartmouth College First Year Supplement for all applicants. but they don’t provide any more info.
anybody know what this is?</p>
<p>The supplement isn’t out yet, and “personal statement” probably refers to the common app essay. In the past few years, the supplement requires no extra essay, but rather, a peer rec.</p>
<p>Oh. thank you. Any idea when the supplement comes out? I’m applying early decision</p>
<p>I think they’ll do that in mid-August as the Common App gets available then.</p>
<p>My S applied last year (accepted & enrolled) and didn’t see anything about a peer rec. The Dartmouth supplement on the Common App was very minimal and didn’t involve any additional writing. I’ve read posts about this peer rec but I am quite sure if it had been required, my S would not have been admitted!</p>
<p>There is a peer evaluation and it is required. Information can be found here: [Peer</a> Evaluation Description](<a href=“Apply to Dartmouth | Dartmouth Admissions”>Apply to Dartmouth | Dartmouth Admissions) and here: [Peer</a> Evaluation FAQ](<a href=“Home | Dartmouth Admissions”>Home | Dartmouth Admissions). The actual peer evaluation is here: [Peer</a> Evaluation Form](<a href=“Home | Dartmouth Admissions”>Home | Dartmouth Admissions).</p>