<p>I know that Dartmouth was founded for Native Americans, but does this mean being native american is a "Super-Hook?" I noticed that 4% of Dartmouth is native american, which is 4 times more than any other university that I have seen.</p>
<p>I'm sure you need great grades still, but I'm guessing it is a lot easier being a native.</p>
<p>Sister’s Native American friend got in with an 1800. So…ya.</p>
<p>Mindful of its founding, Dartmouth is serious about providing edcational opportunities for Native Americans. [Native</a> American Program at Dartmouth College](<a href=“Home | Native American Program”>Home | Native American Program)</p>
<p>This is especially true if the applicant is a real Native American, as in a registered member of a recognized tribe, and not just someone who has a family rumor that one of their great, great grandmothers was a “Cherokee princess.”</p>
<p>A registered Native American is a hook at any highly selective college.</p>
<p>The admissions officer that led our info session was Native American and specifically tasked with targeting and recruiting qualified Native American students. Might be one of the strongest hooks out there.</p>
<p>that’s what I thought, I never lived on a reservation nor am I registered, but I do visit my tribe often (it’s OOS). My mother’s half of the family still preserves the native culture; I am an 1/8, my mother is 1/4.</p>
<p>that’s so cool that you’re part native american! i do family history research so find things like that fascinating. i definitely think it could be a wonderful hook for you and that you should put it down on your apps!</p>
<p>They want to see true natives. As in, enrolled with a tribal number.</p>
<p>I just got mine recently, and I am applying for colleges now too. I do not have perfect scores or grades. </p>
<p>Who knows, right? It is worth a shot</p>