<p>slipper, that's what I like about Dartmouth - I can do 2 study abroads without being away for an entire year or going back-to-back. I really want England for history and Germany/Austria for language.</p>
<p>Dartmouth's program is led by a professor but of your three classes, at least one and most likely two will be taught by a local professor. The best thing about D's study abroad is the infrastructure. When I was in Barcelona spain, for example, we had weekly Dartmouth-paid for trips to places like the Dali museum in Figures. During Semana Santa we went to Seville (again Dartmouth paid). Our classes were limited to the size of our group - 23 people. All the other usual stuff- home stay with a family, special events with local students, local "buddys", etc - were all there as well.</p>
<p>^ So all of your classes were essentially Dartmouth classes with only Dartmouth students (albeit with a "visiting" local professor)?</p>
<p>Yup. All Dartmouth students. 2/3 were local professors, one class was our Dartmouth professor. But we had a special section with local students. Frankly I loved it. Far more attention and a tailored experience, a Dartmouth hallmark.</p>
<p>As I said, different than Penn's approach, but I can see advantages to both. As Penn points out, its program is much more focused on immersion.</p>
<p>I wouldn't ED anywhere with your stats. I think you'll have a very good shot at Bodowin RD which is one of your top choices and to be frankly honest, I only see Amherst, Pton, Penn, and Dartmouth giving you some trouble. And even then, I expect you'll be admitted to at least 2 of these. Good luck next year!</p>
<p>haha I just feel that, you know, I'd be quite happy at any of my top 5 and of Dartmouth/Williams/Amherst/Bowdoin, I really don't have a MAJOR preference but feel I'd like them all, and the ED benefit is quite substantial at times, no matter what colleges say. I did like Dartmouth best, but Amherst is growing on me and so any way, I'll apply ED...I am doing re-visits next week to 3 of those 4 so I'll see.</p>
<p>One thing I considered about Dartmouth as a pro was that they forced all sophomores to stay on campus for a summer quarter. That seems like a great way to get to know almost everyone in your class. However, the other schools on your list are small enough that you will probably know a ton of people in your class anyway.</p>
<p>Also, strongly consider applying early so you can be done with everything by mid December and greatly increase your chances of getting into one of these schools instead of running the risk of getting in nowhere.</p>
<p>Agreed. Sophomore summer is a big plus. Basically it feels like Summer camp with awesome academics and your best friends at age 20. Can't be beat.</p>
<p>alright well anyway to get this topic back on track...any more thoughts on applying RD as a legacy?</p>
<p>Pinkpineapple:</p>
<p>I went to graduate school at Penn, so I know a little about it...
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[<em>]I wouldn't apply ED just because statistics are in your favor. It's very seductive to use that advantage, but your stats are good enough to get into a college you like. From the type of school that you are the most comfortable with, I don't feel you would be happy at Penn. Why don't you just apply ED to Dartmouth?
[</em>]Applying RD almost negates your legacy advantage, unless your legacy connection is very strong (i.e. trustee, etc.)
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<p>thanks? any other final words of wisdom on this?</p>