Brett Said:

What are my chances of getting into Dartmouth, Duke, or John's Hopkins?

We Answered:

You sound awesome! :D

Greg Said:

Dartmouth Univ. Info?

We Answered:

Check out the Dartmouth website at www.dartmouth.edu

It's a wonderful school, and very competitive (it's Ivy League!). Almost 90% of the incoming freshman class graduated from high school in the top 10% of their class.

Apply early, and if you're sure you want to go there, apply Early Decision. You'll probably want to major in Chemistry, but I would recommend you speak to an academic adviser at the college.

Dartmouth requires you to submit SAT I (or ACT) as well as any two SAT II scores.

From The Princeton Review:
Admissions Factors
Here's how Dartmouth College ranks the relative importance of various factors in admissions decisions:

Secondary school record Very Important
Class rank Very Important
Recommendations Very Important
Standardized test scores Very Important
Essays Very Important



Interview Considered
Extracurricular activities Very Important
Talent / ability Important
Character / personal qualities Very Important
Alumni/ae relation Considered
Geographical residence Considered
State residency Not Considered
Religious affiliation Not Considered
Minority status Considered
Volunteer work Important
Work experience Considered

Evelyn Said:

Would someone please read and critique my motivational statement for commission? Any help is appreciated.?

We Answered:

Sounds good. One thing I might change is the first two sentences:

My family has had a long history in the military. I have had one grandfather in the Air Force, and another in the Army.

to something like....

My family has a long history of serving honorably in the military. One grandfather was in the Air Force, and another in the Army.
Good Luck!

Sue Said:

Chances at Dartmouth/Brown?

We Answered:

You have a fine record. Apply to both and also to Cornell. The two you mentioned take fewer than one of six qualified applicants like you on account of space limitations. Good luck.

Joe Said:

Do you think I'll get into Dartmouth College?

We Answered:

your sat probably killed you sorry.