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@jwilhoit90
15 answers, 21 votes
 • 3 years ago •
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Should I stay or should I go?
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So this summer I am supposed to take part in this program around Uncovering Hispanic History and if I pass the program, I get college credit to any university in my home state but I don't plan to stay in my home state for college. In addition, I was supposed to enter the program last year focused on African American History (the reason I applied for the program last year) but it was canceled due to COVID.

Now, this morning I get the news that I got accepted into the Dartmouth Bound Program, at an Ivy League, basically helping me understand the college process and how to create better essays but it is only for three days.

My question is should I stay in the program around Hispanic History or go to the Dartmouth program? Which one might look stronger on my college application?

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@Sabystt12343 years ago

Like the clash reference :D (sorry I couldn’t answer the question, I don’t know enough for this ..)

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@kimberlyascencio-cerna
54 answers, 87 votes
 • 3 years ago

Hello, congratulation in getting into the Dartmouth program! That would look great in your application. I got accepted into 4 summer programs, and I just got accepted into another one yesterday! Although, it is not really a summer program but if I do complete the program I am guarantee admission into that school. The reason I am telling you this is because I am doing all of them because luckily they do not overlap. However, with the Hispanic History program, if you are not planning to apply to any university in your home state then the credits would go to waste. So, I would say to not do the Hispanic History unless you want to. At the end of the day, it is up to you if you want to do it. It sounds like a great program as well and if you think you might enjoy it then do it! Hope this helps! Congrats once again!

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@jwilhoit903 years ago

That's the thing the programs do overlap the one in my home state is a month and Dartmouth is only 3 days, the only school I want to apply to in my state where the credits could matter is UW-Madison but I can get in without them.

@kimberlyascencio-cerna3 years ago

If it overlaps, then you should do the Dartmouth program! Not many students have the opportunity to attend an Ivy League program, even if it for three days. I hope this helps!

[🎤 AUTHOR]@jwilhoit903 years ago

Thank you so much

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@Lynn812
1 answer, 1 vote
 • 3 years ago

I think you should go to the Dartmouth program because then you can have a better understanding of the college process and essay writing then by the time you're applying to schools your essay will be stronger and have a better chance of getting into the school.

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@ashley
31 answers, 56 votes
 • 3 years ago

I'm going to ask questions about the Dartmouth bound program and then hopefully you answer and then I'll respond with my opinion. Do you have to pay for this Dartmouth-bound program? Also do you even like Dartmouth? Is it a selective program in which applicants are only excepted based on academic excellence?

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@jwilhoit903 years ago

The program is free, I haven't really looked into Dartmouth to put on my list but it is an Ivy League so it has some weight, it is a selective program where applicants are chosen on academic excellence and being part of underrepresented groups.

@ashley3 years ago [edited]

Then I think the Dartmouth program is much more worth it in comparison to the Hispanic history program just because it shows that you are academically excellent to other universities. And although you're not exactly interested in Dartmouth you may find some interest in Dartmouth because of this program. You also don't seem exactly interested in the Hispanic history program so just go to the Dartmouth program because not only do you sound more interested it's also just better for applications.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@jwilhoit903 years ago

Thanks so much for the help

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@mzilla
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50 answers, 59 votes
 • 3 years ago

Hey @jwilhoit90!

Congratulations on your acceptance to these programs! Looks like you've already gotten some really great feedback from your peers, but I wanted to chime in and reiterate some points that were made.

While both programs seem really great, it sounds like the Dartmouth Bound option may appear stronger on your application given the selective and competitive admissions into the program. In addition, insight and guidance into the overall admissions process by Dartmouth professionals would be great help to you given the schools prestige and standard of acceptance. All in all, I'd encourage you to make the choice that best aligns with your interests and that you feel would benefit you the most as you begin your admissions journey.

I hope this helps, congrats again!

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