Chance Me: Darthmouth ED (Actual)

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Hey guys just visited Dartmouth and fell in love with the campus. Wondering if y’all could help me shed some light as to my chances of getting accepted early decision.

Gender: Male
Income: Used to be super high, family situation- super low now (Will have to take out loans)
Languages Proficient in: English, Russian, Learning French
Ethnicity: Belarussian
GPA uw: 3.85
W: ~4.15
ACT: 33- Writing: 12
AP:(11)
Euro: 5
Government:
Comparative Government:
American History:
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Environmental Science:
Psychology:
Microeconomics:
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Literature:
Art History:

Journalism: (9-12) Editor and chief of school newspaper, Pacemaker winning publication(3 Years on staff)
Editor and chief for Jewish City youth Newspaper- readership of 10,000 (2 years on staff) , Staff Reporter for Jewish City Newspaper (2 years on staff) Students of High School (Similar to Humans of New York) (9-12), Selected to Asian American Journalist Association J Camp- all expenses paid camp which selects eight percent of thousands applicants across the country, Bruce J. Kenner Memorial Scholarship- Full scholarship to Media Now Summer Camp in Des Moines, Iowa, Best of Student Newspapers Online article, Missouri Finalist for best Scholastic Newspaper Article
Debate: (9-12) Debate nationals qualifier, Presided at Congress Nationals, exec board
Model U.N (9-12) Vice President Model U.N (4 years of M.U.N) Model U.N Secretariat (2 years) Undersecretary General of City-wide Model U.N organization
National Honors Society (11-12) President (12)
Gay Straight Alliance (10-12)
Students Against Destructive Decisions Club (9-12)
Politics Club (9-12)
Key Club (10-12)
State Gold Scholar Athlete Award

Work Experience:

2 Political Campaigns- Jason Kander for Senator, (fellowship) Chris Koster for Governor 170 hours
Law Firm (clerk, intern)- 200 hours

I know that colleges look for students that fit niches. My newspaper extra curriculars are super impressive. Does that make up for a sub-par GPA. What does my ACT mean for Dartmouth E.D?

Languages Proficient In: English and Russian

Essays: Confident in my writing ability (Walks with my mom- how it helped me grow- shows off my cute side and I can plug smart statements)
Recs: Really solid rec from Newspaper advisor, History Teacher (hopefully good), Head principal (Solid)

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You seem like a competitive candidate. Have you taken subject tests? I do not think they are required if you take the ACT but it would help if you had good scores to send in. You should check out my profile since I was accepted to Dartmouth and I was focused on writing and journalism as well.

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taking some subject tests, solid letters of rec, and a phenomenal essay will improve your chances significantly. I’d say you have a good shot

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33 is the average ACT of accepted students.

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@happybird123 I just got my first subject test back from American History: I scored an 800. Should I take one or two more?

@doorrealthe Is Dartmouth ED actually easier to get into than reg decision. I know with ED that’s when all the legacies and donors apply andnots there only choice. Does ED help me enough to justify putting my family in a more questionable financial position?

Thanks guys

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over 60% of the ED pool is hooked- legacies, facbrats, athletes, developmental admits,QuestBridge matches, etc

Applying ED does not justify placing your family in a questionable financial position. The whole premise of ED is in exchange for an early decision, you will commit to attending, withdraw all other applications and not make any new applications. There is an expectation that you have done your financial due diligence as to whether Dartmouth is a financially feasible option for your family.

You definitely need to sit down with your parents and run the net price calculator to see if going to Dartmouth ED or RD is a financially feasible option for your family.

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Take one more subject test in your next strongest area, unless you have two very strong areas such as Biology and Literature. 2 is enough, 3 is just extra unless you are an amazing test taker and can get 3+ fantastic scores.

Yes, ED will help your chances. It shows that you are committed to Dartmouth. The pool is full with hooked applicants, but RD is tougher.