Dartmouth?

<p>Hey. I'd like to know if anyone could let me know how much of a chance I have of getting into Dartmouth?</p>

<p>Caucasian Male</p>

<p>Unweighted Average: 93.8% (My school doesn't use the 4.0 scale)</p>

<p>Weighted Average: 96.5%
Top 10% of my suburban public school.</p>

<p>Classes</p>

<p>8th (courses that count as 9th grade courses): Spanish I, Math 9, Earth Science</p>

<p>9th: English, French I, Spanish II, Math 10 R (year ahead, but not in honors), Biology Honors, Global History I Honors, Orchestra
(2 honors, 1 "accelerated", 1 extra language)</p>

<p>10th: English, French II, Spanish III Honors, Math 11 Honors, Chemistry, AP European History, Orchestra, Health
(2 honors, 1 AP, 1 extra language)</p>

<p>11th: AP English, French III Honors, Spanish IV Honors, Precalc Honors, AP Biology, AP American, Orchesta, Chorus
(3 Honors, 3 AP, 1 extra language, doubled for chorus and orchestra)</p>

<p>12th: AP English, French IV Honors, Spanish V Honors, AP Calc AB, Physics, AP Macroeconomics, Orchestra, Chorus
(2 Honors, 3 AP, 1 extra language, doubled for chorus and orchestra)</p>

<p>SAT I Scores (weakest part hahah)</p>

<p>Reading: 670</p>

<p>Math: 680</p>

<p>Writing: 720</p>

<p>SAT II Scores</p>

<p>Biology: 730</p>

<p>(I'm taking the Math Level I in October)</p>

<p>ACT Score
Taking in September</p>

<p>Afterschool Clubs/Activities:</p>

<p>9th: World of Difference Club, Asian Club (I have asian connections hahaha), Tri-M Music Honors Society, </p>

<p>10th:World of Difference Club, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Asian Club, Chamber Orchestra, Cliff Notes (A capella singing group), Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Environmental Club </p>

<p>11th: Environmental Club, World of Difference Club, Tri-M Music Honors Society, National Honor Society, GSA (Secretary), Asian Club, Cliff Notes</p>

<p>12th: World of Difference Club, Tri-M Music Honors Society, Asian Club, Cliff Notes, GSA (Secretary), Student Council (Senior Secretary), Environmental Club</p>

<p>ALSO:
9th/10th grade: Varsity X-Country, JV Boys' Tennis
11th/12th grade: Varsity Boys' Tennis
10th-12th grade: Spring Musical (11th I had a lead role, 12th I'm hoping to get one)
11th-12th grade: Fall Drama (11th I had a lead role, 12th I'm hoping to get one)</p>

<p>*Note: while the sports and the acting don't exactly look like THAT much on paper, they did take a TON of time out of my schedule</p>

<p>Extracurriculars/Summer Activities</p>

<p>9th: Varsity X-Country, JV Boys' Tennis, Tennis Lessons, Babysitting, Volunteered at ASPCA Animal Shelter and socialized the animals</p>

<p>10th: Varsity X-Country, JV Boys' Tennis, Spring Musical, Tennis Lessons, Voice Lessons, Babysitting</p>

<p>11th: Varsity Boys' Tennis, Fall Drama (Lead), Spring Musical (Lead), Babysitting, Caroling Club (not directly associated with the school, but rehearsed and sang for community events/retirement homes-- ~50 hours of community service)</p>

<p>12th: Varsity Boys' Tennis, Fall Drama (hopefully lead), Spring Musical (hopefully lead), Babysitting, Caroling Club (see above), Coffee Shop Employee (Cashier/Coffe and Sandwich maker)</p>

<p>There are probably some things I'm forgetting at the moment, but you get the general idea.</p>

<p>Awards/Achievements/Misc.:
Every high school year= 20 hours of community service
High Honor Roll all four years of high school
Scholarly Athlete Award for Varsity Boys' Tennis '08
League Champions for Varsity Boys' Tennis '08</p>

<p>Any and all advice is welcome, and here are other schools I'm considering:</p>

<p>New York University
Boston University
Tufts
Brown
Northwestern University
University of Michigan
Wesleyan
Bowdoin
Vassar
Emory</p>

<p>Also, I should mention that I'm interested in Psychology, Biology (Microbiology, possibly), Premed (although I know they usually don't offer premed majors), History, French (minor, possibly?), and Theater (more as a hobby and a side thing than a major).</p>

<p>If anyone has any other suggestions as to where I should be looking, I'm all ears! Thanks! :)</p>

<p>Oh! And I forgot to mention (although I don't know how much this counts for) I have triple legacy at Dartmouth (my grandfather and his two brothers- my great uncles- all went).</p>

<p>Any Ivy is a reach for almost any applicant.
I would chance you at under 50/50.
You need some great letters and to increase your test scores.</p>

<p>I think Dartmouth and Brown are reaches for you right now. That being said, if you up your SAT score (i have practically the same score) 100-200 points and take part in some significant community projects/internships related to your future area of study, you may have a chance at Dartmouth and Brown. It looks like you'll get into most if not all of the other schools you listed.</p>

<p>I love seeing your stats, becasue they are so similiar to mine. I say that you have a good chance, because it seems like you have passion. An increase in test scores will help you soooooo much.</p>

<p>I would really try to up the scores about 100 points. Its your achillies heel.</p>

<p>My guess is:</p>

<p>Dartmouth: 20% chance
New York University: Why apply here. Worst college ever IMO.
Boston University: in
Tufts: 60% shot
Brown: 20% chance
Northwestern University: 35% chance
University of Michigan: 75% chance
Wesleyan: 60% chance
Bowdoin: 40% chance
Vassar: 70% chance
Emory: 60% chance</p>

<p>Good list but I would identify some more safe matches (hamilton, wake forest, etc). I'm not sure why you have NYU on the list, its nothing like your other schools. I've never met more unhappy students anywhere else. IMO NY?U is the worst college experience BY FAR among the top 50 schools.</p>