<p>I don't think it'll happen. I just found out who else from my school is applying RD, and if I don't get in early, I'm not getting in at all. I just don't think I'll get in. And Dartmouth is the only school I really love :(.</p>
<p>I've gotten that impression from you these last two days on here. Well, I truly do wish you the best of luck. I would have to imagine that your true love for Dartmouth did come through in your application, and it will count for something.</p>
<p>I wish that either I were an ad. officer or that one would come here and see how much you actually do love the school. I would not hesitate to accept you based on how you've presented yourself on CC.</p>
<p>Elizabeth,</p>
<p>I think what you need to take a moment and breathe. I know that it is not easy because it seems like it is going to be a long 13 days and the stress is starting to get to you. I remember my daughter walking around the house in tears when march rolled around because she began to feel as if she was not going to get in anywhere (there were a few hellish moments from december to march). One of her best friends got deferred ED and got admitted in April, so it all works out. </p>
<p>I will tell you what I told her..
Sometimes we language things into being. Have faith, believe that in the end you are going to end up where you need to be. If by some unimaginable twist of fate you don't get in, it wasn't because of anything that you did or did not do. The net-net there are many amazing people applying for a few spots. So pick your self up because you have wallowed in your misery long enough. Claim your victory, visualize your self as being part of the class of 09.</p>
<p>At the end of the day, you did your best work, and gave it your best effort. As some of you know I read a lot of threads and comment a lot on the parents forum. From what I have seen youare an amazing group of prospective students and Dartmouth would be lucky to have you. Through out this process you have handled things with such dignity and grace and you have been so supportive of one another.</p>
<p>I am a true believer that whatever you put out into the world comes back to you. Yes, there are a few of you that I am saying to my self, Dartmouth has got to take you because I beleive that you have so much to bring to the table. If how you have presented your self on these boards are any indication of how you presented your self to the admissions committee, you have nothing to worry about.</p>
<p>You have done a great job of riding out this process, it is just a few more days. There are many of us who are rooting for you.</p>
<p>elizabeth, I feel exactly the same way. Word for word. Everyone here definitely has good points and I hope they are of some comfort. I don't know if I can add anything of much intelligence. It's just... you are very far from alone, and I doubt, knowing you as little as I do, that you are on the bottom of the scale. We threw our hearts out to sea like a fisherman would bait when we applied five weeks ago. And at the moment there's only one one we're willing to catch, but at the same time we're horrified they're going to bite us and we won't make it either way, whether we get it or not. I don't find any fault with a singular devotion, but this will not be fatal. Nearly ... for me, I can say maybe. It'll just take patience, which I certainly don't have, but perhaps we can muster up at least in schoolwork. There's always hope something will wash up on shore...</p>
<p>my apologies for the sappy, half-baked, and a little off-kilter analogy. as well for the extremely strange adjectives to describe my analogy. I guess its getting tricky and I'll probably make less sense as time draws nearer ... so I might as well just stop here.</p>
<p>I think what I just might be trying to say, just possibly, is "good luck" and I know you will find success.</p>
<p>One more thing if its any consolation: If you were a serious candidate and didn't get in, you can always work your butt of for one semester somewhere else and transfer. Dartmouth is such an inclusive community that transfers jump right in immediately. Its an incredibly smooth transition. I never applied to D out of high school, but got in as a transfer. Karl Furstenberg, the admissions dean said, "most of you applied and were wait listed or didnt get in. I just want to say congradulations, we made a mistake."</p>
<p>trust me, there are other wonderful schools besides the big D. if you end up being disappointed by the decision, I hope you have another batch of applications at the ready. with a great attitude you will have a successful college career wherever you end up. I have heard story after story about having things work out for the better.</p>
<p>good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks so much everyone. </p>
<p>After reading the boards for every Ivy school (and plenty of others), I've yet to find one as close-knit and supportive as our group. I really appreciate all your encouragement. If you guys are any indication of the atmosphere at Dartmouth, then it may be even better than I expected. I'll try not to give up hope yet.</p>
<p>Best wishes to all of you.</p>
<p>Don't be so hard on yourself. It ain't over till it's over, and until you get a letter rejecting you, there's still hope. I've seen too many "what the...?" incidents at my school (1600s getting rejected, a 1350 person getting into Yale, etc.) to let numbers really say much. I'm frankly terrified, but I refuse to jinx myself either way. Just stay positive. :)</p>
<p>Hope to see you all in Dartmouth next fall.
best wishes from China.</p>
<p>You know what, I've kind of come to terms with my application. (Does this mean I won't be shaking the night before ED gets out? Hell no!) Everything has to happen for a reason, and I'm not just talking about God. I mean that from what I have seen and read, we are an intelligent, motivated, and most importantly, good group of kids. The Dartmouth Discussion Forum is one of the friendliest on the board. There is no reason why SOME good college willl not accept us because of one bad SAT score or one stupid C. We will all end up in excellent schools. And you know what? Birds of a feather flock together... I wouldn't be surprised if we came across each other in real life- whether at Dartmouth or elsewhere. That said, I hope to see y'all in Hanover next year!</p>
<p>From what I've seen here, Elizabeth, you seem as though you are intelligent and have an awesome personality, which I'm willing to bet came out in your essay. No fear. ^.^
That goes for just about everybody in this thread as well.
Hope to see you in Hanover too, RaspberrySmoothie! BTW, I <3 your username.</p>