Most Commonly Searched Terms
The college admissions process involves terminology you might not encounter anywhere else. Use this online glossary to get up to speed on key admissions words and phrases.
Application Management System
Dartmouth's application portal for viewing application status and making updates.
Common App
The Common App is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 700 member colleges and universities.
Early Decision
Students applying through the Early Decision cycle have the opportunity to gain early acceptance. Admission is "binding" which means students admitted to Dartmouth early are required to enroll.
Essay
The essay is an important part of your application, providing an opportunity to showcase your personality and intangibles that can't be easily reflected in a resume.
Holistic Admissions
Holistic admissions is grounded in the concept that the whole is more than merely the sum of its parts. At Dartmouth, this idea is at the forefront of our application review process.
Standardized Testing
Dartmouth requires standardized testing scores as part of your application.
Virtual Tour
You can visit Dartmouth from the comfort of your own home! Check out our main campus tour, our engineering tour, and our athletics tour.