Chances - Dartmouth ED

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<p>Hey guys, I've never been on this before but I've been stressing about my impending decision from Dartmouth and wanted some input from the outside world.
Admittedly, my GPA is on the lower end of what Dartmouth usually accepts, but I am very involved in my extracurriculars and I have a solid application/essay. My mother attended Dartmouth, but I am not sure to what extent they care about legacy.
I'd really appreciate any sort of comments. Thanks!</p>

<p>Student:</p>

<p>User Name: vickytee23
Gender: F
Location: Connecticut
College Class Year: 2014
High School: Public
High School Type: sends some grads to top schools</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 0.00
GPA - Weighted: 4.11
Class Rank: top 10%
Class Size: 270</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 790
SAT I Critical Reading: 790
SAT I Writing: 700
SAT II Literature: 770
SAT II U.S. History: 670
SAT II Math Level 1 (IC): 730
SAT II Math Level 2 (IIC): 760
SAT II French: 630
AP World History: 4
AP US History: 4
AP Statistics: 4</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars:
National Honor Society
Connecticut Innovation Academy (CTIA)
French Honor Society
Amnesty International
Students of Service (SOS)
Debate Team
Drama Club/International Thespian Society
Class of 2010 Committee
Gay Straight Alliance</p>

<p>Leadership positions:
NHS: Vice President -12th
SOS: Executive Member -11th,12th
Amnesty: Vice President -10th,12th
Drama Club: Treasurer -12th</p>

<p>Athletic Status - list sport and your level:
Girls’ Ice Hockey Team - regional team (9th-12th grade)</p>

<p>Volunteer/Service Work:
Volunteer at Headstart Daycare (40 hrs)
Taught English to women in China (12 hrs)
Teacher’s Assistant at High School (2.5hrs/wk)
Tutor (2.5hrs/wk)
S.O.S.: monthly activities
Amnesty: Battle of the Bands
Relay for Life</p>

<p>Honors and Awards:
Rensselaer Paul and Kathleen Severino Future Leader Nomination
Honors World History II Award
Best Oral Presentation & White Paper Awards @ CTIA expo
Humanities gifted/talented program (5th-11th gr)</p>

<p>College Summer programs:
Not technically college summer program:
-Spent Summer in Beijing, China with American diplomat family studying Chinese language and culture through immersion (June-July 2009)</p>

<p>Colleges of Interest:</p>

<p>College:
Dartmouth College, ED: Yes, Legacy: Yes, Status: Applied/Pending
College:
Fordham University, EA: Yes, Status: Applied/Pending
College:
Georgetown University, Status: Will Apply
College:
Tulane University, EA: Yes, Status: Accepted
College:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, EA: Yes, Status: Applied/Pending
College:
University of Notre Dame, EA: Yes, Legacy: Yes, Status: Applied/Pending</p>

<p>Desired College Characteristics:</p>

<p>Location type:
Size: Small (Under 2,500), Medium Small (2,500 - 5,000), Medium (5,000 - 10,000)</p>

<p>(December 15th cannot come soon enough!)</p>

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<p>If you didn’t have legacy I would say Dartmouth should be considered a reach school for you, however since you DO have legacy, your chances will definitely improve for sure! And have no fear, if you are not accepted early, Dartmouth defers the early decision candidates so your application will get a 2nd reading. Best of luck though!</p>

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<p>yeah i hear that they take legacies pretty seriously hehe so it’s good for u hehe</p>

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<p>you have mediocre test scores. you have a 50% shot at Dartmouth, and a 65% shot at George Town and Notre Dame. Maybe 85/90 everywhere else. If you get good essays, youll be fine.</p>

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<p>By the way, in case any of you were wondering, I did get into Dartmouth (in addition to Fordham, Notre Dame). I withdrew my applications from Georgetown and UNC before they sent me a decision because I got into Dartmouth early decision, so I’m definitely going!
I’m a happy camper!</p>

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<p>Yeah, anyone who considers a 790 CR, 790 M, and a 700 W mediocre is crazy! Plus you only had to submit your top 2-3 SAT scores right? Congrats!</p>