<p>Would anyone like to post what the Dartmouth likely letter looks like... AKA if you're currently attending and are a freshman... and received one last year...
They typically come out in February and/or March, right?
I was just curious as to how they go about saying "you're in" without really saying "you're in"... LOL hope that makes some sense. I would appreciate any feedback - Thanks everyone. </p>
<p>Good luck to everyone applying this year. Let's hope for the best.</p>
<p>Likely letters come in late Feburary, early March (my daughter received hers in March)and are done on a rolling basis (so if some one should post that they got one and you have't heard anything, don't panic).
It says that they want to releive some of the stress of the admission process by informing you that you are very likely to be admitted in to the class of 2008 (in your case 09). I know that it is stil lin the house so I will post the letter later.</p>
<p>All the best</p>
<p>Dartmouth sent close to 500 of these last year. This is equivalent to nearly half the freshman class - though obviously not all recipients matriculated, so that a majority of those eventually admitted and enrolling didn't get one.</p>
<p>500?</p>
<p><em>crosses fingers</em></p>
<p>What kind of stats do people receiving likely letters have?</p>
<p>Wait... I didn't know that Dartmouth sent out likely letters! I am vaguely familiar with what they are, but can someone please explain them to me?</p>
<p>how many of these people who receive likely letters, actually get in? 100%? 98%?</p>
<p>Here is some information on likely letters:</p>
<p>Thanks! I probably won't be getting one, but it's nice knowing there's the possibility!</p>
<p>Smartaleck,</p>
<p>The likely letter states:</p>
<p>Dated March 11, 2004</p>
<p>Dartmouth College extends its warmest greetings nd hearty confratulations for your outstanding academic achievements. As we in the Admissions Office continue to evaluate the appliecations we have received for the Calss of 2008, a small and selct group of well-qualified students emerges. We take great pleasure in informing you that youare part of this talented group and that you consider the possibility of continuing your education at Dartmouth College.</p>
<p>Our review process is not yet entirely complete, but we did want you to know that your admission to Dartmouth is very likely. We beleive that you would make a substantial contribution to the Dartmouth community, and that the unique opportunites offered by Dartmouth provide unparralleled access to greater knowledge. We encourage you to learn more about dartmouth, its faculty, facilities and student body. In order to help you discover more about Dartmouth, a select group of students will be invited to attend "dimensions of Dartmouth." This special program, to introduce you to life at Dartmouth, will run from Thursday, April 22, to Sunday, April 25: we hope you will keep these dates in mind and plan to attend. Assistance with transportation expenses will be offered to students who demonstrated eligibility for need-based scholarship financial aid. Please call the Admissions Oddice as soon as possible at 1-800-860-1924 during regular bsuiness hours about making travel arrangements for "Dimensions of Dartmouth."</p>
<p>Dartmouth is fortunate to have a comprehensive and generous need-based financial aid program, which meets the demonstrated financial need of all students during their entire enrollment at the Colelge. Should you and your family wish additional information on our financial aid programs, we invite you to be in touch with the Office of Financial Aid at 1-800-443-3605.</p>
<p>It is our hope that this lette will give you additional time to make an informed decision concerning your college plans. Oncew again, contratualtions and we will be in contact with you in April.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Karl M. Furstenberg
Dean of Admissions
and Financial Aid</p>
<p>P.S. they even send a letter to the parents telling them that they </p>
<p>are pleased to share some encouraging words with you about recent developments hee at Dartmouth. Although official decisions will not be mailed until April 1, we contactstudents whose applications look especially promising in advance of the April mailing date in order to alleviate some of the stresses of waiting.</p>
<p>Oh, that's so exciting!</p>
<p>Sweet, that'd be cool to get one in early march. Would certainly be a relief.</p>
<p>sybbie-- are you an adcom? or you work at Dartmouth?</p>
<p>Nope not an adcom, just a parent of an 08, returning the favor, trying to help you out by filtering through the conjecture and give you some of the facts, hopefully alleviating some of the stress. </p>
<p>Hey do ya think that I should ask Dartmouth for a reduction in my tuition payment</p>
<p>Absolutely. :)</p>
<p>thanks for sharing... thats awesome... would be very exciting to actually get one of those</p>
<p>sybbie, tis a noble thing you have done for the CCers. :)</p>
<p>sybbie, mind posting some stats? don't forget ethnicity and anything u think is relevant in admission process</p>
<p>Here is the common data set withthe enrollment stats for the 08s.</p>
<p>Contrary to popular beleif of the current students:</p>
<p>Only 26.6 % of men jouned frats
only 21.1% of women are in sororities</p>
<p>In the class of 2008</p>
<p>Nonresident aliens 54 </p>
<p>Black, non-Hispanic 79 </p>
<p>American Indian or Alaska Native 38 </p>
<p>Asian or Pacific Islander 147 </p>
<p>Hispanic 72 </p>
<p>White, non-Hispanic 630 </p>
<p>Race/ethnicity unknown 61 </p>
<p>TOTAL 1,081</p>
<p>Most represented states: NY, CA, MA (according to the 2008 Green book)</p>