Vice Provost for Enrollment & Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
About
Students think of a "Dean" as the signature on a decision letter, someone like the Wizard of Oz: an idea more than a person. Well, here I am, emerging from behind the proverbial curtain! My insights are informed by my background: I was a first generation college student and need-based financial aid opened my door to opportunity. I attended a large high school that sent few to selective colleges. Advice was thin. I was largely on my own. My blog helps me reach those of you in a similar place.
Academic Program
B.A. History, Ed.M. Administration, Planning & Social Policy
Favorite Thing Right Now
Broadway HD, dog walks, creative banana bread and pasta recipes, Schitts Creek, The Daily, Mobituaries with Mo Rocca, Hacks On Tap, daffodils
Congratulations on your acceptance to Dartmouth College! Today, I'm turning my blog over to our social media team to share details on a Selfie Challenge that we hope will enable you to share in and celebrate your accomplishments with our community. Read on for details!
Welcome to Dartmouth, '24s! To celebrate your acceptance, we invite you to join our Selfie Challenge. To enter, simply post a selfie with any of the 24 things on this list to an Instagram story or post. As you'll see below, some of our current bloggers have started the selfie challenge off strong — and we want you to join in, too! Be sure to tag @dartmouthadmissions and add the hashtag #dartmouth24s for a chance to win prizes and be featured.
1. You in Dartmouth apparel
2. Dressed in flair (Not familiar with Dartmouth flair? Read Abbi '23's post about it here!)
14. A fellow future '24 (selfies over Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype meetings count)!
15. Wearing a groutfit (that's a *green* outfit)
16. On a hike
17. Doing your favorite research or work for your favorite class
18. Holding a sign with a message to your future classmates!
19. A river of your choosing
20. Your favorite hobby or self-care method
21. Stargazing
22. With someone who wrote you a recommendation (teacher, guidance counselor, peer, etc.)
23. Cabin camping
24. Watching a Dartmouth producer's show or a Dartmouth actor in a TV show/movie
Post your photo(s) with the hashtag #Dartmouth24s for a chance to win! Prizes include Dartmouth apparel and swag, an appearance in 3D Magazine, and gift cards to our favorite Hanover eateries!
Need some inspiration for your personal statement? Look no further! This is the blog post for you, my friend. Come on in and see how a Dartmouth Admissions Officer responded to my questions about essay writing!
To those who may question whether applying is the right choice: yes! If you are looking for a sign to apply, this is it. Hear from a first-generation, low-income Chicana about why it's important to take a risk and apply.
QuestBridge is a non-profit organization that connects high-achieving students with low-income backgrounds to fantastic institutions of higher education.
With Early Decision deadlines right around the corner, I thought I'd share a moment that made me super excited to submit my Early Decision application about a year ago.
Whether it is trying to balance out a new sleep schedule, asking to meet with a professor separately, or getting support from those around me, I'm constantly growing as a student—even if I am miles away from campus.
Standing on the Green, Dartmouth's historic grass-covered field, you get a front seat to the sunset that paints the sky a vibrant shade of berry-red and gold: fall has arrived.
Leaving for college can feel *super* stressful. You can't just "go to college," as you'll have learned. So here are some things which made the transition from high school to college easier for me.
