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The Dartmouth
March 19, 2026
The Dartmouth

Top 5 Alternatives that Dartmouth Should Offer to Taking the Swim Test... submitted by YOU!

1."Oh my god, an etiquette test. Manners." Sarah Trahern '122. "A handshake test? Like, a nice firm handshake to make an impression." Laura Hechtman '153. "Martial arts training! Basic self-defense skills should be a must." Chantal Shirley '144. "Cumulative human being survival test. Not sure what that'll entail." Kyle Lawson '13 5. "Sanity test. Because I'm not sure that everyone at this school would pass." Curie Kim '13