<p>I have recently been looking at Dartmouth and was wondering if I applied with a very small and unique major I would have a better chance of getting in with sub-par stats.</p>
<p>I have extensive extracurriculars related to Native American Studies and would love to major in it. This includes working at two museums where I've curated exhibits and completed research and also gone on numerous Native American archeological digs.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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<p>I think Native American Studies(assuming Dartmouth has such a major?) will help you with your application to Dartmouth. It is such an important part of the history of the college and they boast the largest # of Native Americans matriculated. Not saying it makes you a shoe-in…but it should grab the interest of the admissions. Your “sub-par stats” must at least be in the range of accepted students.</p>
<p>Great! Thanks for the information. I wasn’t even considering Dartmouth before I learned that this might be an advantage for admissions.</p>
<p>I would not put a lot of stock in hoping that it would be an advantage, because the school knows that students change their mind about majors all of the time.</p>
<p>If you are helped, it will probably be by the demonstrated interest in and commitment to the subject, not by “declaring” it as a major. It is true that D has a rather unique history and mission around educating Native Americans. Whether than extends to non-Native Americans who are interested in their history is an open question.</p>
<p>Op is interested in becoming a museum curator. If she has the stats for Dartmouth, she should consider Williams (art mafia).</p>