<p>Hey guys!
I'm sure that some of you know that I am seriously considering applying ED to Dartmouth. I feel I have decent stats (2320 SAT, 11 AP's, 4.0 UW GPA, #1 rank...), extracurriculars, volunteer service, research, potential recommedations, etc. The one thing I am lacking in, however are good SAT Subject Test scores. I did not do well at all on the ones I took (don't even have to ask), so I am studying hard for 3 I will take in October. My AP scores, however, are strong. I have taken 11 AP's by my junior year, eight of them being 5's, and three 4's.In the case that I don't do too well on the SAT Subject Tests, do you guys feel that someone's chances can be dashed by one poor aspect of the application such as these tests? Or can good AP scores at least salvage these chances?
Any information will be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Hey, I’m just bumping because I’m very interested in the answer to this question as well.</p>
<p>Although I do know you have to report your SAT scores (or at least some) and but AP scores are optional?</p>
<p>I would say given your stats that it doesn’t really matter about the subject test scores. Since you are #1 in our class, and you are applying ED, your chances would be very strong regardless. Are you sure you want to apply ED to Dartmouth though? What about giving your self a chance at say, HYPS–unless you don’t think you are a fit at any of those places–?</p>
<p>I would say just focus on doing well on the October SAT II’s and apply ED and your chances should be fairly good (due to the #1 class rank the ED will no doubt help). They only see your best 2 SAT II’s, though. So as long as you do well on 2 of them you should have no worries about test scores being a hindrance, and you’ll have as good of a shot as admissions as anyone else.</p>
<p>I don’t think you’re a lock, like I V seems to believe. I wouldn’t be surprised if Dartmouth deferred you ED, but I would be surprised if you were rejected. To be fair, though, you do seem to have a decent shot of admission, assuming you fit the Dartmouth mold: smart, involved, (fairly) laid-back, etc.</p>