Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone could give me some insight on whether or not I have realistic chances of getting into Dartmouth. I am a current junior and will be graduating in 2017.
Academics:
IB Diploma Candidate
Completed 4 APs before Junior Year
Enrolled in 3 APs for Junior Year
3.8 Unweighted GPA
5.3 Weighted GPA
Top 2.5 class rank (ranked number 4)
Likely Candidate for National Honors Society
Testing:
1st ACT 30 Composite
1st SAT 2040 Composite
Extracurriculars:
Varsity Speech and Debate Captain
Executive Council Member for Dance Marathon Fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children
Rotary Interact Committee Member
Student Renaissance Club Leader (Community Service Club)
Science Olympiad Member from grades 7-10
Piano player since grade 2
Thanks for all of the help!
If anyone has any input at all, I would be greatly appreciative! Very few people who have attended my high school apply, much less are accepted, to any of the Ivies, so my counselors have no idea how to answer any of my questions and I’m really on my own through this process. Any sort of feedback would be great!
I think you’re on the right path but apply ED if Dartmouth is your number 1. But work your butt off to get those scores above 2150/32 to have a really good chance.
Test scores are on the low side. Are you known to the debate coach? In other words, have you debated on the national circuit? That’s the only potential hook I can see. You have excellent qualifications for many schools. I am not sure Dartmouth is one of them.
I took the ACT without so much as opening a prep book the first time, and I plan on studying (very hard) and working to get my score up. As for the SAT I took it again in December but I doubt my score went up that much, so I’m really relying on getting a better ACT score.
I went to nationals last year in Public Forum Debate but did not meet the Dartmouth coach, I hope to make it again this year and perhaps I will meet him/her? Thank you guys for the feedback!