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<p>Is Dartmouth more selective than Carleton? Yes it is.
Is it inconceivable that a 4th gen legacy could get into Dartmouth, or be waitlisted, yet be rejected by Carleton? I don’t think so. In terms of test scores and class rank alone, the 2 are not all that far apart. So if you are counting on a legacy-plus-ED advantage for a “fighting chance” at Dartmouth, I would not dismiss Carleton College as a safety school.</p>
<p>This is all rather speculative though (as the OP has not shared his stats). I tried without luck to find some data on Carleton/Dartmouth cross-apps and outcomes. I think the important point for him is that he ought to visit if possible before committing to ED.</p>