Does it make sense to even think of Dartmouth?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Dartmouth College
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<p>We are an overseas American/European family. My D is interested in journalism, history, politics, English. We can only visit a limited number of campuses for time/geographical reasons-- so would my D even be in the ballpark for Darmouth?</p>

<p>Stats:
SAT V 750 M 620
SAT II Writing 760 U.S. Hist. 690 (Will take Latin and/or French later)</p>

<p>Grade average --not sure how to compute -- near a B+ in Europe , A- during one year exchange in US, possible very low grade for gym-sports (minor coordination /motor skills difficulties). School does not rank.</p>

<p>ECs in theater and music, internships in journalism, modest volunteer work,
no "leadership" positions, has won some creative writing awards.</p>

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<p>well, internationals always have a better shot at getting in. and phys ed doesn't count, at least at my school. i say go for it! she can't get in if she doesn't apply lol (the brilliant logic my parents use, at least lol)</p>

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<p>Actually, it's much harder for internationals to get in.</p>

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<p>If a B+ average is near the top of her class then she has a shot, but if its not its probably not going to happen.</p>

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<p>Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and Yale will probably admit 10% or less of applicants, she has almost no chance. </p>

<p>Brown and Dartmouth will probably be around 14 to 15%, so your D has a small chance. </p>

<p>Who cares about UPenn (sorry). </p>

<p>Cornell will be the best bet in the Ivy League--approx. 20%.</p>