<p>I though that Darmouth was going to decide on the class increase in July. So if they want the waitlist wrapped up by the end of June, they would not pull anybody off anyway.</p>
<p>looking on the housing site, Dartmouth only guarantees 2 years of housing.The 51 beds may only be to allocate more housing to current students.</p>
<p>I’m depressed…</p>
<p>So today is that Thursday. Maybe something tomorrow or in the next week? Fun fun fun.</p>
<p>If what they said about informing us by July 1st is true, we’re in the final stretch of this whole process, with just ten days left at the most. Regardless of what happens, and as grim as the situation looks, it’s been a fun ride, and I think we’ll all end up perfectly happy in the long run.</p>
<p>Speechie92 is right for the most part. I cannot say that this has been fun, but it has been a learning experience. We are all fantastic people regardless of whatever school we will wind up at. And if we wind up looking to hire applicants for a job 20 or 30 years from now, I think that we will all know the true value of a name: it’s worth nothing. I’ve read several stories about Harvard admits, including one who ripped off multiple chick-flick novels to say she had a book deal on her application, and she wasn’t kicked out. I was waitlisted. Lesson learned: Don’t treat Harvard any better than you would a state school or an obscure LAC. Hire the UVA grad if he/she is more qualified and is willing to work harder. </p>
<p>We all tried and we were all “qualified” so they told us maybe…if there’s room. And with high school GPA’s and test scores inflated to the point that they are…well, it’s impressive we beat some of these other kids out. Perhaps if schools were tougher, GPA’s were lower, and tests were harder some of us would have made it. </p>
<p>However, I (and I think everyone else who reads this thread) would not be happy with an Ivy acceptance if I had ripped off someone else’s novel or paid someone to manage my high school career since eight grade ([I</a> Can Get Your Kid into an Ivy](<a href=“Bloomberg - Are you a robot?”>Bloomberg - Are you a robot?)). Not to say that all of Dartmouth’s students did that, though some probably did. With story after story surfacing about IvyWise and other consulting services, it is an undeniable problem in the most competitive colleges. We all pushed ourselves to the best of our ability given our resources, and we did it in an ethical manner. I think that’s something we should be proud of. </p>
<p>Dartmouth and the other ivies used to be the top eight schools in the country. Now, there are around 50 schools that host the best and brightest young minds in the country. The ivy league is no more than what it was originally: a football conference.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t start writing that anti-Ivy manifesto yet, Ynd. My daughter’s friend just got in off the waitlist. Hope may not yet be lost. Even if it is, you do not have to console yourself by bashing the people who did get in to Dartmouth. Schools reject and deny applicants for a multitude of reasons and there is no need to get angry at Dartmouth or the Ivy League for it. You also really should not insinuate that even a low percentage of Dartmouth admits used some sort of illegal/immoral way to get in. I could probably count the number who did so in this class on one hand. Be happy wherever you go. You don’t have to hate on anyone.</p>
<p>Lothlor did your friend’s daughter get off the waitlist this week? Does this mean Dartmouth is accepting additional students?</p>
<p>I second that question!</p>
<p>It was my daughter’s friend and yes I believe that it was 2 days ago. Good luck!</p>
<p>I was accepted off the waiting list Thursday! I was shocked! I thought it was an email telling me they closed the waiting list. I know how you feel, those still waiting and there really is nothing I can say to make you satisfied with your situation, except that I consider myself EXTREMELY lucky and blessed, because I know it could have easily been one of you who got my spot. DO NOT let your college define you. You are who you are and bring the unique qualities you have to your college and make your own little piece of Dartmouth there! Best of luck and I truly hope you get accepted, too–I’m sure you deserve it!</p>
<p>@Lola333: Congrats!! What region of the country are you from?</p>
<p>Congrats Lola! What were your stats, just wondering? Where were you considering going before you got off the waitlist?</p>
<p>@Lola: Congrats Lola! That’s great! You must be SO happy :D</p>
<p>Lola…congrats, but they emailed you? That seems bizarre. Don’t they typically call?</p>
<p>@jc40: not at Dartmouth. even on the threads from past years kids were emailed, not called.</p>
<p>@red yes I’m ecstatic! Especially since I was enrolled at a large public university that I really disliked (to put it mildly) I’m from the Midwest and my SAT scores are less than stellar low 700s and upper600s even! I wrote them a couple of heartfelt emails and had an amazing interview which I think helped make up he difference. If I’ve learned anything from this process, it’s that there is no formula for getting into selective colleges. It really is about he “intangables” as annoying as that is.</p>
<p>If Dartmouth plans to finish off its waitlist use by the end of June then I guess the email closing off the waitlist will arrive in the next 4 days. It was a good run guys.</p>
<p>No email from adcom today, so it’s either coming tomorrow or Wednesday?</p>
<p>If there was no chance of anyone else coming off wouldn’t they have contacted today? What are you guys thinking?</p>
<p>I have a feeling the rest of us aren’t getting in… it’s just a feeling though… anyway, it’s time to remove this page off most visited list.</p>