So I recently visited Dartmouth and I fell in love with the campus. Prior to the visit it was a school I never really gave alot of thought to, as I’ve mostly grown up in and around big cities. And with that being said, I’ve been looking at ED-ing to Dartmouth possibly.
Here are my stats-
GPA: 3.84 ish UW, 4.3-4.4 W, maybe 4.5 (im a junior but this is approximately what I’ll be applying w next year)
ACT: 33 C (this was on my first go, i just retook)
Lived Abroad during high school (not your typical living abroad, due to family stuff) and before a little-- which kind of contributed to unusual circumstances and therefore the lacluster grades I had during this time — my councelor will talk about this, and I will include experiences Ive gained from this in my essays and such
Will be taking Subject Tests–Math 2 and Bio
ECs: Debate/ DECA/ MUN/ advocacy club(this is actually a lot bigger than it sounds, its a state wide thing, Im just concealing for privacy purposes) / One Varsity Sport, started a tutoring program and multiple awards/ leadership positions, have done some volunteering at hospital, getting a job after junior year
Summer: Governor’s School of Sciences/Math, job this year and vilunteering and conference pertaining to social activism organization
At the end of HS I would have taken 11 IB/APs the rest honors
I’m looking to major in Major in either neuroscience. psych, or econ (w pre med reqs)
I also go to an ultra compettive and highly ranked high school, although nobody really goes to Dartmouth (or has in recent years)
Please chance me and I will chance back!
I am not an URM, and money is not a factor. (if this is of any importance)
Stats and ECs look fine (although a 4.5 and a 34 wouldn’t hurt) so now it will probably come down to your essays, recommendations, and your narrative (the interests that you sustain throughout your whole application). Based off your ECs, it seems to me that you’re interested in the social sciences and advocacy. I recommend applying as a Government/Economics or a different social science as it is more aligned with your activities. You can always switch in college. But if you do choose to do neuroscience, no big deal. Write your essays about your academic interests, order your activities logically and coherently in relation to your interests (meaning if you’re applying for a Government major, make sure you stress everything related to advocacy/political science at the top), and explain your interests thoughtfully to your interviewer. It’s all about demonstrating that you are passionate about what you do, and, of course, fit. Like most other top schools, Dartmouth highly values intellectual curiosity, kindness, and a want to improve the world. Try to convey these and you’ll have a good shot!
Don’t use weighted gpa (there is already an expectation that you are taking the most rigorous curriculum your high school offers and is doing well). This is where your school profile comes in to play
Dartmouth does not admit by major so this part really does not matter if you are interested in government/economics or neuroscience.
thank you very much @doorrealthe and @sybbie719 when it comes to school profile nobody really applies to Dartmouth from my school, maybe even area but it is a top public school