What are my chances at Dartmouth?

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Hello everyone! I am new to this site but would appreciate any input that anyone has for me. I would apply to Darmouth ED. My dream has always been to go to Dartmouth but I do realize that it is increasingly difficult. I would love if you could provide advice on what to do during my Junior and Senior year to help ensure my admission, as I am currently a sophomore. Here is some information on my EC’s and grades. Thanks.

GPA: Cumulative 3.6, several APs and Honors

ACT: 28 or 29

Community Service:

  • International English Service club: 4 years
  • President’s Volunteer Service Award: Bronze, Bronze, Silver (3 years)

Varsity Debate: 4 years

  • All year, National Circuit
  • Lots of Honors and Awards
  • 3 year Mentor (leadership)
  • Summer Institutes

Sports:

  • Varsity Soccer (9,12)- District Title
  • JV Volleyball (9,11, possibly 12)
  • 4 years club golf

Choir: 3 years

  • Several District competitions and conferences

Politics Club: President

  • 4 year member, 3 year president

Stock Investment Society: 4 years

  • VP, logistics coordinator

Earth Club: 4 years

  • Helped with recycling program

Ethics Club: 4 years

Glee Club and Pep club (2 years)

Student Council Rep: 9th Grade

Student Ambassador Organization: 3 years
Leadership

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PLEASE RESPOND!!!

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How can you have three years of leadership in a club when you’re only a sophomore?
Also your ACT is really, REALLY low. Get it up otherwise you’re getting the L. What is your class rank? Is your GPA Weighted? Unweighted? If it’s weighted, you need to focus on school to stand a fair shot at Dartmouth.

You’re only a sophomore, so I would recommend staying off this website, focusing on your grades and school, then coming back your junior year to test the waters.

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ok thanks @beepybeetle. how do i delete posts

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Well, I am going to keep this post up. Any other comments will be very appreciated! I would love more advice.

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focus on school. Why have u taken an act so early? Was it practice? If your aiming for dartmouth, only take it when your sure you’ll get a 34+

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You really need to focus on bringing up GPA and test scores. Perhaps the SAT may be better for. Whichever test you choose, keep practicing. If this is your summer before sophomore year, test prep should be your priority. If you are disciplined, this doesn’t have to mean expensive test prep. Keep taking released tests and really learn why you got questions wrong and how to correct it.

If there is any chance that you will be a recruited athlete, that will greatly increase your chances of admission to Dartmouth and other colleges.