Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Dartmouth on October 18, and Dartmouth may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, Dartmouth will then email you instructions to log in and activate your Application Portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Dartmouth.

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Dartmouth Writing Supplement and QuestBridge Addendum

After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Dartmouth, you will receive instructions via email to access the Dartmouth Application Portal. Once you have access to the Application Portal, complete the Dartmouth Writing Supplement and QuestBridge Addendum located within this portal. The specific questions in the supplement can be found in advance on the Dartmouth website.

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Official Transcript(s)

Additional transcripts are not required for consideration in the Match, but Dartmouth welcomes quarter grades or midterm grades if available in November. All applicants, including those who match with Dartmouth, must submit the QuestBridge Midyear Report when first semester or trimester senior grades become available. This is typically in January or February. School counselors should email these updates to the Dartmouth Admissions Office (see Contact Information below).

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(Optional) Test Scores 
Official Reports

SAT code: 3351
ACT code: 2508

Dartmouth College is test optional for applicants to the Class of 2028. If a student has taken standardized testing, we encourage the student to submit scores regardless of how they may compare to scores on historical Dartmouth class profiles.

Students who rank Dartmouth can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in Dartmouth’s review of their application. For students who would like to submit test scores, Dartmouth asks that you send official score reports. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Dartmouth and request that their scores be considered for admission. Applicants who do not take the SAT or ACT tests will not be disadvantaged in the application process.

You are welcome to submit SAT Subject, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate scores through your Application Portal to illustrate your academic strengths.

If your first language is not English and your secondary school curriculum has not been delivered in English for at least two years, we require you to submit and English proficiency exam score from the TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Cambridge English exam. If English is your first language or the primary language of instruction at your current secondary school, you will not be required to submit scores from an English proficiency exam.

Request official scores directly from the test agency. Do NOT use the rush reporting service. If you cannot send test scores to Dartmouth in time, your school counselor or teacher should email a copy of your score report to the Dartmouth Admissions Office (see Contact Information below).

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2024-2025 CSS Profile

CSS code: 3351
Available: Oct. 1

Please select Regular Decision as your admission application type.

If your parents are divorced or separated:

• Your non-custodial parent must submit the online Non-Custodial Profile using the login ID and password that will be emailed to you when you complete the CSS Profile.
• If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Download the Non-Custodial Parent Waiver.

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2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms for Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent (if applicable) 

A copy of your parents' 2022 Federal Income Tax Returns to IDOC: once you complete the CSS Profile you will receive an IDOC ID which will allow you to upload tax documents to the College Board Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC).  

Upload signed personal tax returns, with all pages & schedules and W-2 Forms. Your non-custodial parent must also submit copies of their 2022 federal tax returns with all pages & schedules and W-2 Forms. 

If your parents own a business or farm:

• Submit a copy of the 2022 corporate tax return and supporting schedules. 

SUBMIT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE (likely by late December)

2024-2025 FAFSA
FAFSA code: 002573

The FAFSA will not be available until at least December 2023. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to Dartmouth.

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens should fill out the FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid and grants.

If you are undocumented, follow the instructions for undocumented students applying for financial aid. 

Early Decision

If Dartmouth is your definitive first choice, you may roll your QuestBridge application into our Early Decision pool. With this process, you agree that if admitted you will enroll at Dartmouth and withdraw any applications you may have submitted to other institutions. If you wish to take advantage of this option, please make sure the following materials are completed in the Dartmouth Application Portal by Wednesday, December 6:

1.  A completed Early Decision Intention Form. This must be digitally signed by your parent/guardian and school counselor (required). 

2.  A completed Dartmouth Writing Supplement and QuestBridge Addendum. If you haven’t already completed this, be sure to do so by the December 6, 2023 deadline (required). 

3. Submit a Peer Recommendation (optional). 

If you have questions, please reach out to apply@dartmouth.edu.

Regular Decision

All Finalists who ranked Dartmouth for the Match but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Once your QuestBridge application has been submitted to Dartmouth, it is not possible to switch to Common App. However, if you’d like to submit a correction, or a new essay, you may do so by uploading additional materials via your Application Portal. If you have not already completed the Dartmouth Writing Supplement and QuestBridge Addendum, you should do so in your Dartmouth Application Portal. You are also encouraged to invite a peer to complete a Peer Recommendation on your behalf. Instructions to submit the Peer Recommendation are available in the Dartmouth Application Portal. Additional materials will be reviewed so that the latest, most accurate information will be considered when reviewing your application.

If you no longer wish to be considered, you must request that your application be withdrawn by completing the “Application Withdrawal Request Form,” available through the Dartmouth Application Portal. 

Finalists who ranked Dartmouth and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)

Finalists who did not rank Dartmouth

Dartmouth Writing Supplement and QuestBridge Addendum

QuestBridge Mid-Year Report
Deadline: Feb. 15

Official Transcript(s)

(sent directly by your school counselor with Mid-Year Report)

Most recent transcript including first semester/trimester grades

(Optional) Test Scores
Official Reports

SAT code: 3351
ACT code: 2508

Dartmouth College is test optional for applicants to the Class of 2028. If a student has taken standardized testing, we encourage the student to submit scores regardless of how they may compare to scores on historical Dartmouth class profiles.

Dartmouth College is test optional for applicants to the Class of 2028. If a student has taken standardized testing, we encourage the student to submit scores regardless of how they may compare to scores on historical Dartmouth class profiles.

Finalists who ranked Dartmouth and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)

Finalists who did not rank Dartmouth

2024-2025 FAFSA

FAFSA code: 002573
Available: Oct. 1

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens. 
If you are undocumented, follow the instructions for undocumented students applying for financial aid. 

2024-2025 CSS Profile

CSS code: 3351
Available: Oct. 1

If you are undocumented, follow the instructions for undocumented students applying for financial aid. 

2022 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms (IDOC)