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.

Dartmouth, like many institutions, uses a concept called holistic review in evaluating applications and making admissions decisions. Holistic review includes factors in addition to grades, testing, and extracurricular activities in the decision-making process. The College Board offers a comprehensive breakdown and explanation of the principles and processes behind holistic review.

We believe an application is more than just the numbers; each application is reviewed holistically, regardless of GPA, class rank, and test scores.