It's a bit late, but... for Dartmouth?

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>I reallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy hope I get admitted to Dartmouth. I applied Regular Decision. :S The other colleges I applied to were Amherst, Pomona, Mount Holyoke, and U. Richmond. I indicated on my application that I am interested in majoring in Comp Sci, and that I am interested in a career in video game development (yes, I’m serious).</p>

<p>Asian female (U.S. citizen) living abroad (did not apply as int’l student). Was Air Force brat, currently attending a Department of Defense (therefore public, even though my dad still has to pay tuition!) high school in Seoul, Korea.</p>

<p>Cumulative GPA: As of now, ~4.25 weighted
Rank: 6/142
AP: English Language - 5, Comp Sci A - 5; taking 6 my senior year: Comp Sci AB, Studio Art, Physics B, English Lit, Calc AB, and US Gov’t.
SAT: 1440 (730 V, 710 M) I really wish now that I had taken it more than once and studied a lot harder. <em>sigh</em> :frowning:
SAT II: Writing - 760, Math IIC - 720, English Lit - 670 -_-'</p>

<p>ECs:
Model United Nations - Far East (kind of like an all-state thing) MUN (2 years), Far East Delegate of the Year (2004), President of Security Council
Show Choir - Far East Honor Choir (2 years), Award for Excellence in Choral Music, Letter, top soprano score in Far East
Nat’l Honor Society - 3 years; Secretary
Vida Nueva (religious outreach) - 3 years; Head Angel
Youth Ministry - 2 years; student leader
American Red Cross - 2 years; youth volunteer, received United Nations Command Award for working at the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War (but did not put this down on application! ^^‘)
Jr. Science and Humanities Symposium - 3 years (2 in high school), was a Far East top 10 (I think it was 7th place, but I really don’t remember -_-’) formal presenter
Art Club - 1 year; Secretary (11th grade)
Book Club - 1 year; Secretary (10th grade, no book club the following year for reasons unbeknownst to me, and now there’s another one this year?)
Spanish Club - 1 year; got an award for designing tickets for the Hispanic Heritage Assembly! (did not put this down on app., either)</p>

<p>Work Experience/Volunteering:
Homework tutor at local Youth Services in 10th grade (don’t think I put this on my app.)
Computer Tech. Intern for my school for about 5 months (a semester-long school program/course)</p>

<p>Miscellaneous:
Student of the Quarter twice
Participated in AMC12 every year so far (I’m a decent math student? ^^’ At least decent enough here to participate?)
NMSC Commended Scholar
Presidential Scholars Program Candidate
2 Awards for Outstanding Work in Comp Sci (DoDDS thing)
Nominated to attend Nat’l Youth Leadership Conference twice, once for Conference on Technology (did not have funds to go :()
Had work published in SUN Magazine (DoDDS Pacific art thing)</p>

<p>Essay:
Worry I’ll come off as bigoted, because of my moral standpoint (cheating is wrong) and that might not fit in with everyone’s desire for “diversity,” but I guess people just have to take me as I am, and if I’m not, well then sucks for me. :slight_smile: But as long as I was being myself, it’s okay.</p>

<p>Recs:
Not sure. Counselor’s was generic “she is smart and very dedicated” kind of stuff. Same with one of the teachers, although she wrote that I was one of the top 3 students she’s ever had in her 40 years of teaching (I hope that comes off as a really good thing to the reviewers!). Don’t know about the other teacher, and my Dartmouth peer rec made me sound like a smart, overachieving workaholic (which I am not), which I rather regret. <em>sigh</em> And I know I’m not supposed to read my recs (naughty, naughty!), but my teachers, counselor, and friend all made me read them. -_-’ What am I supposed to say? “It doesn’t reflect me as a person?” :frowning: Kind of insulting to them, considering they put the time and effort into doing me a favor, and you don’t take a gift horse in the mouth, even if it could influence your future… Sorry, I’m ranting. ^^'</p>

<p>Also, I wouldn’t be considered a first-generation college student although my dad didn’t graduate until 1999, huh? :expressionless: And my mom has only had a grade-school education? Agh, that sounds so mean. -_-</p>

<p>I also had interviews at Dartmouth, Pomona, and Mount Holyoke. Toured all the other campuses except for U. Richmond.</p>

<p>I think that’s about it. For most of the extracurriculars I didn’t list, it was mainly because I didn’t have enough room. -_-’ Um, I hope nobody thinks I’m a braggart. I always feel kind of bad when I share “credentials” with others because I’m worried others will think me conceited, even though if I don’t think I’m the cream of the crop by any means!</p>

<p>I guess I just posted here to see what others think. I’ll either get peace of mind or more worry. ^^’ Hahaha!</p>

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<p>Also, is it acceptable to send in essays? I would think that Admissions would dislike having a bunch of stuff sent in AFTER the application is received, but hey, who knows? I wrote an essay recently for the Presidential Scholars Program about the my relationship with my mom. I wrote it with much feeling; I cried while writing the last paragraph (then again, I think I’m excessively sentimental). Unfortunately, it’s like 3 or so pages long. Any suggestions? Please? <: |</p>

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<p>Hmm…maybe call Dartmouth about the essay? Its late in the cycle so they might not get to it. </p>

<p>As for chances, I think you are on the fence, it could go either way…good luck!</p>

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<p>Why Why Why are you not perfect…those low low low SAT scores will get you laughed right out of a junior college. Maybe you should just go to BJ…U after all you will earn the discipline needed to attend a four year uni.</p>

<p>All in all i think you have a good shot</p>

<p>Worry I’ll come off as bigoted, because of my moral standpoint (cheating is wrong)</p>

<p>Why would somebody think you are bigoted if you dislike cheating???</p>

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<p>Actually I was quite happy with my SAT scores. :)</p>

<p>No thanks, I read that thread about BJU and it scares me.</p>

<p>As to your last statement, Elcommando, I guess it’s 'cause the world is insanely PC these days. Well, I could argue it from a moral standpoint and from an ethical standpoint as well, I think I did both. Eh, nevermind. :slight_smile: I guess it’s ‘cause I had only 500 words to explain the situation and the case, and well, if you can’t tell from my posts, I keep going on and on and on with my words, kinda like the Energizer Bunny. ^^’ Hahaha. I’d rather not talk about it on message boards, but if you really want, I could PM you the particulars. Man, I sound too business-y.</p>

<p>Thanks for the advice and encouragement slipper. :slight_smile: I’ll follow through.</p>

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<p>Haha, thanks you guys. ^^’ Nothing for the other schools? I think I have a good chance at Mount Holyoke and I would be happy to go there; the environment is incredibly warm and that really helps for a person as shy as me. ^^’ I find that I’ve been using that (look left) emoticon rather excessively today. My apologies. Also, yes, I have been lurking, hungry for replies and opinions, 'cause uh, well, today was a snow day and I got out of school early and I only have Calc homework to do. :D</p>

<p>I hate being the one who replies the most to my own thread. ^^’ Please, do not be miffed!</p>

<p>What about Pomona? Now I’m rambling again. I’ll stop here. :)</p>

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<p>yeah you’ll get in, great scores by the way, and awesome ECs
what did you apply to at Dartmouth, my scores are 40 points lower than yours in SAT I and 40 points lower in SAT IIs, so you might have a better chance than i have. However, i think the fact that we are asians is a big disadvantage, but who knows…
i think you will definitely get in to dartmouth</p>

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<p>I pity the fool who thinks they can predict dartmouth. You’re certainly in the running tho.</p>

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<p>^^ Agreed. Dartmouth is hard to get accepted at…but you do have a decent chance</p>

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<p>Shupafry,
If you were able to convey the energy level in your interview that you do in your posts, I think you might have a better than average shot. And, you are the first Head Angel I’ve seen post. Under Represented Celestial Being (URCB)? </p>

<p>You should call your regional admissions rep about the essay. It’s sort of an update, which at least some of them allow. Good luck in any case - you sound like a great person.</p>

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<p>Newbyreborn: Applied to as? As myself! ^^ No, I’m just joshing. Um, I didn’t check off any particular box, although in the additional info section I explained that my mom is Korean and my dad is American although I look totally Asian because I’m genetically full-Korean (at least I think I am). I identify with both my Korean side and American side, but gee, it would be nice to be 100% sure about my biological background.</p>

<p>ohio<em>mom: URCB? :smiley: Haha, naw. Vida Nueva is this religious outreach movement that is basically centered around a three-day religious retreat. “Angels” (what they call the female “grunt” workers, so to speak) and “shepherds” (the guys :P) do the “dirty work,” since all the kids who come are basically taken care of so they don’t have to worry about mundane things and take time to focus on God. I was specifically the “Head Teen Angel” once (there’s one adult Head Angel and one adult Head Shepherd, who handle things like signing stuff like towels and room keys from the retreat center and so on… The facilities are owned by the US Military, so yeah), and basically the angels and shepherds load luggage, get stuff into rooms, make beds, serve dinner, etc. It’s a lot of work, and it’s stressful, but golly, it’s so fun. :slight_smile: It always makes for a memorable experience, but I’m not working the upcoming one for personal reasons. ^^’ Anyhoo. Actually, I was really nervous during my interview (and wasn’t afraid to admit it twice to the interviewer -</em>-'), but we talked for about 45 minutes. I really bumbled on some questions (“Describe your school.” “It’s small.”), because uh, well, I guess I’m a specific person. I could’ve harped on and on about my community, but I was never asked about that, unfortunately… Ahhh. But I got to talk lots about MUN and Show Choir, my two favorite activities, and my future plans and how today’s game industry overworks and exploits its employees (in the development field) and how I hope it’s not like that by the time I get there, or else I might have to wait it out for a decade or so to get promoted to some management-level position (and leave my dream job) to try to change things. Regional admissions rep? I guess I should look into that. Thanks! :)</p>

<p>Yeah, thanks everyone! I’m glad I got a bunch of different perspectives. When it comes to matters like this, I take an unhealthy overdose of self-doubt. :expressionless: I will try to be more confident, but not too cocky of course, because pride cometh before a fall. ;D</p>

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<p>(Can’t find edit button right now. Sorry. :()</p>

<p>Actually, I was looking at the Dartmouth page about a regional admissions rep, but couldn’t find anything. I also know that no students at my school who’ve applied to Dartmouth have been contacted for an alumni interview, so I imagine there is nobody here in Korea. :frowning: Aw shucks.</p>