What are my chances of getting into Dartmouth Early Decision?

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<p>Hi, I'm applying to Dartmouth Early Decision. Any idea what my chances might be?</p>

<p>I go to a well known high school in India. (I am an american citizen though. so I'm a domestic applicant. )
10th grade= 91% (A+)
11th grade=68% (A)
ACT= 32
SAT=1900 ( I'll probably give it again)
I'll also be taking physics, chem, and math ll subj tests, and a AP algebra test</p>

<p>Intended major: Applied Math</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
(We dont have clubs or teams in my school but i did participate in many competitions and have placed in the first 5 of them.)
Debate
Speech
Essay writing
Story writing
Poetry writing
Calligraphy
Horseback riding
Tutoring a 10th grader and an 8th grader in math and english
My drawings were exhibited in my school's art fair
I have also started writing a book which will probably get finished in 3-4 months</p>

<p>Service -
team leader in organizing a blood drive for a local hospital.
(with some friends) teaching our school punes how to read
will be volunteering at a local animal shelter</p>

<p>Work - worked in a bookstore in sophomore summer</p>

<p>Awards-
as i said i have placed many times in debate, etc
will i need to show the college the certificates?</p>

<p>other-
my arm and leg are paralyzed. this does not affect my academically in any way. will i have to mention this to the college? should i?</p>

<p>I'm spending a lot of time on my essay .It's about how I overcame my fear of public speaking and found a new interest through debate.</p>

<p>My 2 teacher recs and peer evaluation are going to be superb.</p>

<p>Again, Early Decision .
Chances?????? thanks </p>

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<p>You are 400 SAT points away from where you world need to be.
At this point I would not throw my one ED option away on a near certain rejection. </p>

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<p>Agree with soze, without any major hook, you need to raise your standardized testing scores. </p>

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<p>I don’t understand people who say you need a 2300+ to be competitive. It’s more like you need a 2200+ to be competitive (unless you’re a URM then its 2100+).</p>

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<p><a href=“http://www.dartmouth.edu/~oir/pdfs/cds_2013-2014_updated.pdf”>This Page Has Moved;

<p>Based upon Dartmouth’s Common Data Set, C11 Data, 90% of Dartmouth’s accepted students are in the top 10% of their graduating class. Are you in the top 10% of your graduating class?</p>

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<p>I know that my sat scores are lower than average but my act score seems to fit the range.</p>

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<p>What else do you think would help to improve my chances?</p>

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<p>Yeah guys… a 32 is pretty close! I’d recommend a 33, personally, but that isn’t the problem here. </p>

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<p>thanks @noel597‌ …but guys what else should i do to improve my chances?</p>

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<p>and i am also fluent in 2 languages other than english and passable in 2</p>

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<p>Are you in the top 10% of your graduating class? </p>

<p>Your transcript is far MORE important than your test scores!</p>

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<p>thats just 11th grade right? or 12th grade? we aren’t really told this but i can try to find out… 11th grade isn’t realy important in India…</p>

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<p>@gibby is there else i can do to really stand out though?</p>

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<p>^^ I wish I knew the answer to that one. Have you read this thread from MIT: <a href=“Applying Sideways | MIT Admissions”>a | MIT Admissions. I imagine it also applies to applying to Dartmouth.</p>