Many international students who attend Dartmouth have lower Critical Reading and Writing SAT Reasoning Test scores than their U.S. peers, and some have higher scores. We value the language talent that many international applicants possess, whether they are bilingual or have mastered several languages. Dartmouth does not have any "cut-off" scores. Each application is read thoroughly and carefully even if the applicant has below-average scores. Strong essays, classroom performance, teacher recommendations, and interview evaluations in addition to SAT, SAT Subject Tests and TOEFL scores help the Admissions Office determine whether a student has the necessary English skills to attend Dartmouth College.
