<p>This is very important to me, I really wana go here. So anyway, I'm combining what I would ideally have at the end of this year (junior) with what I actually do have.
Note* Though my GPA may seem low, it is unweighted and at a school which Harvard called "the best in the nation."
Note**Note my overbearing disadvantage-- I'm a white kid from New York City.</p>
<p>GPA- 3.76
SAT I- 2280
SAT II-
US History-770
Literature-790
Math II- 740</p>
<p>APs-
US History- 4
European History- 4
Chinese Language and Culture- 5
Literature- 5
English- 5</p>
<p>ECs:
Debate team (our team wins states every year)
Track team
Asian Cultural Society Co-President
Newspaper Staff Writer
Film Magazine Writer
Young Democrats Club
Chinese Language Peer Tutor
Community Service- Won't explain what it is, but I'd say its sufficient</p>
<p>Art Class outside of school (probably my one legitimate talent)</p>
<p>Sorry, this might just be the deferral talking, but your chances don't look great.</p>
<p>Three weeks ago I would have said yes. I have similar ECs (athlete, editor, various leadership positions), similar scores (yours being slightly superior), and I am also a white male from the NYC area. I was a musician though, selected for County, All State, and All Eastern singing ensembles. Very involved in theater. And a legacy by my grandfather</p>
<p>It's really difficult, especially for white males from Southern New York (westchester, Long island, NYC). You're highly highly highly qualified, but Dartmouth accepts a majority of their 'hook' students (minorities, athletes, legacies sometimes, first gen college students) in the ED pool. Not even being a legacy helped me. I would honestly say you have a better chance regular, but I know the wait is long. </p>
<p>Apply early. You're highly qualified. It's a great school. If you get deferred than...I don't know! Ahahaha it happens. Then just wait for spring =)</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>