REGULAR DECISION/Early and the real stats...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Dartmouth College
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<p>Do I go ED? Or will I get in regular decision? How much better are my odds?
I know the rates are 30% ED and 16% regular, but that is also not considering hooks and athletes</p>

<p>ACT- 34 (Math-36, reading-36, english-33, science- 32)
SAT- 2160- (Math- 800, Critical Reading- 670, writing- 690_
SAT II's- Math- 800, US History 730, Literature 720
GPA- 4.35 WEIGHTED, 3.94 UNWEIGHTED
Class rank- 3/768</p>

<p>Freshman- All honors
Sophomore- 6 honors, 1 was IB, 1 was AP
Junior- All IB
Senior- 5 IB, 1 AP
Totals- 12 IB, 2 AP, 10 honors</p>

<p>Class Vice president (Student Government- Big deal at out school, 3 years as elected representative prior- I am very very very committed)
Math Team Captain (Varsity Four Years)
NHS Member
2 varsity sports (track- 2 years, golf- 2 years (JV) and cross country-4 years)
Newspaper Editor (Sports writer as Junior, nominated for writing show, now Sports editor)
Urban Youth Tutor (3 years and leadership position)
Volunteer at Food Shelf (4 years irregular)
IB Diploma Candidate
Ignite Leadership Program (senior leadership program at our school)</p>

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Do I go ED? Or will I get in regular decision? How much better are my odds?

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<p>If Dartmouth is your first choice - apply ED. </p>

<p>I would say Dartmouth is a reach for you. Good Luck! :)</p>

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<p>Not considering hooks and athletes? Don't you mean legacies and athletes, because most applicants should have a hook?</p>

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<p>If Dartmouth is your first choice then by all means apply ED. I'd say your chances there are greater, but you still have a decent shot RD. Dartmouth wasn't my first choice but I did manage to get in RD, for comparison we had the same ACT score, our SAT II scores average the same, and although you have a much higher class rank than I did, I think my semi-hook (being Eagle Scout) is balanced by your role in student government and strong volunteer record.</p>

<p>I'd hate to guess, but overall I'd say you have a 50% chance ED and around 1/3 chance RD. If you're casting a wide net and Dartmouth isn't your top choice, by all means go EA somewhere else, but if Dartmouth really is your favorite then apply early and show them where your heart really lies. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I honestly don't think ED gives THAT big of an advantage over RD...</p>

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<p>Just a quick fact check. ED rates at Dartmouth are 28% vs. about 11% for RD (overall 13.2%) acceptance rate. Also, you need to include the ED kids that get deferred and accepted RD, which makes ED closer to 30% overall.</p>

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<p>slipper, who are you referring to?</p>

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<p>If you plan on asking for a significant amount of financial aid, applying ED might not be the best idea. Although D is not stingy with their FA, you will not be able to compare offers.</p>

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<p>sneamia- I was referring to supersc's numbers...RD is 11%..</p>

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<p>yes but with the d financial aid plan for full tuition for student's earning under 75k a year, isn't early decision still a viable financial option? and more importantly? excluding athletes what is the real early decision rate?</p>

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<p>ED is clearly the choice. Getting into D is incredibly competitive, ED gives you the slight boost which is sometimes all you need. Also given the likely increase in RD apps next year due to financial aid endevors, I would absolutely apply ED.</p>

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<p>Also, keep in mind that you are able to rescind your application for ED due to financial reasons, that is, if they really don't give you enough.</p>

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<p>Isn't Dartmouth need-blind? Why would FA matter in ED?</p>

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<p>^ Because even if your EFA is 50k, then you still might not be able to pay it all.</p>

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<p>Nope, this time it's financial policy has been revised, it's even need blind and full need for internationals this time round... So even I'll be applying ED with fin aid :)</p>