What qualities are you looking for in an application?

Academic ability, intellectual curiosity, creativity, leadership, passion, compassion, talents (athletic, artistic, and any others), self-reflection, awareness of others, sense of humor, integrity, motivation, and any other positive qualities that suggest the applicant will add significantly to the Dartmouth community.

There's no formula for admission. The admissions committee takes great care to understand the full person behind the application, including the applicant's strengths and weaknesses and what she or he will add to Dartmouth.