Dartmouth College experienced an 11% decline in applications for the Class of 2029, attributed to the reinstatement of standardized test score requirements that had been removed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the first year since 2020 that applicants must submit test scores. Admissions dean Lee Coffin highlighted the importance of contextual evaluation of testing, which he believes reflects students' environments more accurately. Despite the decrease, there was a 32% increase in applicants since test-optional policies were initially lifted, and the early-decision applicant pool remained steady, with a record proportion of Pell Grant-qualifying students accepted.
Dartmouth College saw an 11% decrease in applications for the Class of 2029 after reinstating standardized test score requirements, reversing their previous test-optional policy.
Dartmouth admissions dean Lee Coffin stated, 'We evaluate all testing in the context of the school environment in which a student is enrolled and the community in which they live,' emphasizing a nuanced approach to evaluating applicants.
Despite the overall decrease in applications for the Class of 2029, there was a growth of 32% in applicants since 2020 when test requirements were lifted, illustrating fluctuating interests.
Maintaining a steady number of early-decision applicants, Dartmouth saw a record 22% of accepted students qualifying for a Pell Grant, showcasing continued diversity in admissions.
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