How important do you think test scores are to Dartmouth?

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<p>Hey everyone. I know that this is a question often-asked, but how do test scores compare to other parts of the application at Dartmouth (in your opinion)?</p>

<p>My grades are solid and I have a few extra-curriculars (nothing special at all though). However, I have awesome test scores:</p>

<p>SAT (superscore): 2370 (800, 770, 800)
SAT II Math II: 770
SAT II World History: 790
SAT II Chemistry: 800
SAT II US History: 800</p>

<p>So, how much do you think that test scores affect a decision at Dartmouth?</p>

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<p>If you are asking whether you will get in on scores alone, no.</p>

<p>Do excellent scores help? Of course.</p>

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<p>Test scores exclude, not include. Simply put, low test scores will keep you from getting admitted, but high test scores will only let you pass one of several checkboxes.</p>

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<p>What exactly is considered a “good enough” test score? Is there such a brightline?</p>

<p>I’ve heard that Dartmouth is more similar to a liberal arts college than are the other Ivies. How does this factor into their admissions process, if it does?</p>

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<p>Only 38.6% with 800 critical reading were admitted. That’s far better than 11.5% overall, but certainly no guarantee.</p>

<p>[Testing</a> Statistics](<a href=“http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/facts/test-stats.html]Testing”>http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/facts/test-stats.html)</p>

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<p>spunaugle knows what he/she is talking about. you need test scores, but they’re not going to get you in. i hope your write essays well. If the rest of your application is solid, you get in with those test scores.</p>

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<p>Test scores won’t help you much. The recommendation and essay are two key components to your app. Find a good friend who not necessarily have to be a great writer but should nonetheless have a sincere voice, you’ll be thankful later!</p>