Yes, I know even the most qualified can and often do get rejected, but I’m wondering if there is anything I can do that can increase my chances (such as whether I should focus more on SAT or ACT) for Dartmouth ED or in general. I still have a bit of time before I apply (Current HS Junior). I know that no matter what, I need an amazing essay but I just want to know if there’s anything else I need to do before I get to that point. Thank you!
Personal Info:
Race/Ethnicity: SE Asian (Malaysian)
Region: Pacific Northwest (Western WA)
Citizenship: USA (1st generation American, 2nd generation immigrant)
Test Scores/GPA
SAT: 2080 (760, 670, 650), taken once Sophomore year, will take the new SAT
ACT: Will take in April
SAT II: Will take Math 2, Chemistry, and Physics in June
PSAT: 1410 (junior year, likely to be National Merit Commended), 190 (sophomore year)
GPA: 3.98 UW
School type: Public, large, not super well funded but tends to produce great students (2 students in the past 3 years scored perfect scores on the AP Calc AB exam)
AP/Dual Credit:
Sophomore Year:
AP Human Geo (5)
Junior Year:
AP Calc AB
AP Physics 1
AP Chemistry
AP Lang
University of WA Spanish 103 (dual credit)
Senior Year (Plan to take):
AP Calc BC
AP Gov & Pol
AP Lit
AP Bio
UW Spanish 104 (dual credit)
Extracurriculars:
Key Club (not an officer but an active participant)
National Honor Society: President
Academic Decathlon: Founding member, one of two schools in the state to have a program, possibly captain next year (?)
Future Business Leaders of America: Won 2nd, 2nd, and 3rd place in Econ, Healthcare administration, and agribusiness at regionals respectively. State is coming up in April.
Cheerleading: 6 years, both for school and all star. Attempting to contact the coach but I doubt they’ll be able to influence the process either way
Additional Info:
Diagnosed with clinical depression and general anxiety disorder that was extremely bad my sophomore year and caused a dip in my grades. Only 2 A-'s I’ve ever gotten were from that year.
