<p>I'm a Canadian, at a private boarding school in Grade 12.</p>
<p>Academics:
96% average
Ranked 1st in my grade
800 math
800 reading
730 writing (only 7 on essay, I don't know how)
790 Math I
800 Math II
Taking fairly rigorous courseload, but my school doesn't allow more than 2 APs at a time.</p>
<p>ECs:
Went on exchange to South Africa for 3 months, taught kids English once a week while I was there
Volunteered at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto doing research work for 3 weeks last summer
Captain of Varsity Rowing, stroke seat of the Sr. Men's 4 (decent boat, but not medal-contention level or anything)
Member of the Varsity Squash team
Voted Peer Counselor by fellow students
Co-Head of the admissions program at my school
Tutor for elementary-school kids since grade 9</p>
<p>Essays:
Common app - on leaps of faith, integrated skydiving and getting through my mother's death (she passed away when I was 7)
Supplement - on teaching kids in South Africa and what it taught me</p>
<p>References are really good I think, I'd like to have 3 though (two from teachers, one from my academic advisor/rowing coach), do you think that will hurt if I have an extra one?</p>
<p>Whaddaya think, do I have a shot? Btw, if you got this far, thanks for reading :)</p>
<p>I am the parent of a freshman rower at Dartmouth. I have no idea of your chances but I do know that being recruited certainly helps. It doesn't matter how well your boat did as long as you have decent 2k erg scores. Have you spoken to the coaches or at least filled out the online athletic application form? It may not be too late to schedule an official visit.</p>
<p>What school are you from, I'm also Canadian and will by applying to Dartmouth this fall. I am a rower and I'm really hoping that it will help me with the admission process. What sort of erg scores were you pulling?</p>
<p>for lightweight guys - definitely sub 6:50, creeping into the low 40's i would think.
heavy - definitely sub 6:40, most are probably around 6:30 (Then again I am not a heavy guy so I don't really know...)
If you haven't already, get in touch with the coach. only he will really be able to answer your questions.</p>
<p>Im about 165 and my pb is 6:52...my sat's are 610W 600CR 560M (re-taking in october)...i have been in contact with the coaches but i'm not sure how it all works...if your erg score is low enough, does that mean that they will help you with admission?</p>
<p>I'm wondering if your SAT subject scores for Math I and Math II meet the requirements. My impression was that you need 2 SAT subjects and 2 Math scores cannot count for 2 subjects. I'd suggest that you double check the requirements and see if you need to take another subject test. By the way, your credentials look good. You should have a shot for this amazing college.</p>