Chances of getting into Dartmouth?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi guys! I was wondering if someone could help me out with some insight about what my chances of getting into Dartmouth Early Decision would be. I appreciate any feedback/comments.

Full IB Diploma Candidate
9th grade classes: IB World History 2, IB Algebra 2, IB Biology, IB English, IB French 3, IB Art/IB Technology,and IB Gym/Health. I also took a dual-enrollment economics class over the summer.
10th grade classes: IB Chemistry, IB Art, IB English, IB Extended Math, IB French 4, IB Gym/Health, IB Comparative Government
11th grade classes : IB Psychology, IB Biology SL, IB Mathematics SL, IB English, IB History of the Americas, IB Theory of Knowledge,IB French 5, and honors art 4
12th grade classes: Physics (no space in schedule for AP), IB Biology HL, AP Calculus AB, IB English, IB World Topics, IB Theory of Knowledge, IB French 6, and honors art 5. I test out of math this year so I am unable to take any other IB math courses.

GPA: Unweighted=3.7, Weighted:4.8
Class Rank: 19/400

ECs:
-Hospital Junior Volunteer Programs: every summer since freshmen year
-Keyettes Club: Member
-Model UN: President, former chief of staff and vice president,secretary-general of my school’s conference, active member since freshmen year, won several awards (including best delegate), created training programs for novice delegates, mentored novice delegates, created conference for my school
-Doctors of Tomorrow: secretary
-Elected IB Class Representative
-Nationally Certified EMT: currently a member of a volunteer squad (since sophomore year)
-Varsity Cross Country: co-captain
-NHS: member
-French NHS: public relations officer
-Science NHS: member
-Art NHS: member
-Girl’s State (elected Delegate for House of Delegates and City Party Chair)
-Health Careers Institute at Dartmouth Participant
-UVA Leadership on the Lawn Participant
-UVA Mini-medical School Participant
-Over 100 hours of shadowing doctors

Jobs:
-Private academic tutor

SAT/ACT:
SAT: 1850 superscore (I know it’s low), taking ACT this weekend, and taking math and bio subject tests in October

I’ll be getting my recommendations from two teachers that know me very well, my supervisor at the hospital, and a peer recommendation from a good friend.

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An 1850 SAT will make a reach school pretty much out of reach.

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@TomSrOfBoston I know but I’m taking the ACT so hopefully I’ll be able to use that score

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You might have an outside shot at Northeastern, BU, Tufts.

EA applicants need to be more qualified - you really want to be at the 75th percentile of their test scores, especially if you are not hooked.

Are you full pay or financial aid?

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I would rethink applying early to Dartmouth. Your gpa and SAT score (superscored, no less) makes this a very high reach school for you. Hope you do extremely well on the ACT and then you can re-evaluate, but for now consider other options. You’ll also need subject test scores 750+. Good luck!