<p>I agree, Baltimoremom, that interest may be really important. My D is NOT really in the ballpark on GPA, although her SAT’s and EC’s are good. However, she has visited (went to Dickinson Days with her dad even though we live across the country) and has kept in touch with her admissions rep by email and I think that may have made the difference for her. Even her school counselor didn’t have high hopes for Dickinson for her. Unfortunately, the low GPA kept her from qualifying for any merit aid so paying for this may be out of reach…but that’s another bridge to cross! She’s still very excited. :-)</p>