Scores are not the only thing that matters, Sanders said.

Christina Moreland from Dartmouth said they still review each student as a whole.

Dartmouth started requiring SAT and ACT scores again in 2024, like Yale and others.

Admissions officers ask many questions about each student, including if they can handle the work.

They also consider what students have done with their opportunities and what they care about.

Despite using artificial intelligence, staff at both schools still read each application.

At the end, officers choose students who fit well together as a class, so high scorers may not get in.

Sanders and Moreland said students should be themselves and not try to fit a certain mold.

They warned against rushing the essay or just listing achievements.

Students are seen walking on the Harvard campus in Massachusetts.

Sanders said US universities are looking harder for students from other countries.

Research shows that the number of US high school graduates will decrease by 2041.

Sanders said students should consider five things when choosing a US university.

The first thing is whether to go to a public or private university.

The second is how to start, either directly or through a community college.

Other things to consider are location, cost, and what the school offers outside class.

Many international students study in the US, with Vietnam sending over 25,000.

Michigan University is highly ranked and has many international students.

Dartmouth, an Ivy League school, has around 6,900 students.