Hey everyone! I'm looking into applying to Dartmouth in the future, and I was wondering if anyone knows what the ACT requirements are for admission? Are there any specific scores I should be aiming for? I appreciate any help!
Dartmouth College, like most highly selective schools, doesn't have a strict ACT requirement or a specific score cutoff. However, to gauge your competitiveness in the admissions process, you can look at the middle 50% ACT scores of accepted students. For the 2022-2023 application cycle, the middle 50% ACT scores for Dartmouth ranged from 33 to 35. This means that 25% of accepted students scored below a 33 and 25% scored above a 35.
Aiming for a score within or above this range would make your application more competitive, but the admissions process is holistic, meaning that other factors like your GPA, course rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation are also taken into account.
Keep in mind that for the 2024-2025 application cycle, Dartmouth is no longer test-optional and requires applicants to submit either ACT or SAT scores. While having a strong test score is important, focusing on other aspects of your application, such as your essays and extracurriculars, will help you showcase your unique strengths and stand out in the applicant pool.
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