When I was in high school, applying to college seemed to be the hardest and scariest thing. I had no clue what to expect at all. So, I decided to share my thought-process regarding choosing to go to Dartmouth!
If there's one question I get more than all the rest—at the reception desk, after info sessions, via email—it's this one. Is Dartmouth looking for students who love the outdoors / volunteered in high school / played a varsity sport?
Before applying and coming to Dartmouth, I had absolutely no idea what the liberal arts meant. Now, I love the liberal arts and could not be happier exploring it.
In honor of it being one year since matching to Dartmouth through the QuestBridge National College Match, I wanted to share my experience with the college application process!
I had no idea how the college application process worked when I was in high school. If you're from a place where college is an afterthought, I would suggest reading on!