Is this an aberration? What can I do?

DefineNormal
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:33:31 +0000

Your stats look somewhat similar to mine (except I was an asian female from NJ ;P).
Definitely re-look that essay for other RD apps.
And for Dartmouth, any extra cases of demonstrated interest you can show (re-visit the school, etc. etc. etc) plus sending an update letter in January telling them what you’ve been up to your senior year is helpful.
Try not to stress too much; unfortunately, there’s a bit of a crapshoot that goes into this that you just can’t control. Rest assured that as a deferred candidate, you are QUALIFIED for this school and basically every other school you’ll apply for.
Good luck!

-Dartmouth '14