<p>I want to double major in Economics and perhaps Finance. Not sure which school would be better - Dartmouth or Berkeley</p>
<p>There was already a thread on this a few days ago... comparing Dartmouth & Berkeley... do a search.</p>
<p>If you are instate, go to Berkeley. If not, go to Dartmouth. It is much more prestigious. Moreover, Berkeley is a BIG state school. Dartmouth has a much smaller, rustic feel.</p>
<p>I was told that there was a discussion thread comparing Dartmouth and Berkeley. I don't seem to be able to trace the discussion that is relevant to my dilemma. Anyways, Thanks. But I am still looking for advice/opinions of people that know enough to compare the 2 schools apples-to-apples</p>
<p>Dartmouth is the better school in terms of placement and recruiting, plus you'll get alot more attention and opportunity out of the experience. Dartmouth is a very unique institution with many amazing things that make it very special even among the Ivies. But if you are from California or want to live in the bay area after graduation then Berkeley might be better.</p>
<p>I am not too concerned with the instate vs OOS tuition. I need to go to the better school for the majors that I have in mind. I don't think I am the type that will try to transfer if I find that my pick wasn't all that great. But I know that I will hate myself for not looking for advice before making the final decision</p>
<p>The point is that it doesn't matter about the major, both will get you a top job. Dartmouth probably has the edge here though.</p>
<p>I am not from the bay area proper but I am fairly close to that area. What if I want to go to the bay area after graduating. Will Dartmouth be a bad choice or will it offer less choices compared to Berkeley?</p>
<p>Dartmouth.</p>
<p>I would say that if you want to stay in the bay area Berkeley will be your best bet over anywhere else in the country except Stanford. Dartmouth will be much stronger on the east coast and stronger nationally, but most firms recruit at Dartmouth primarily for east coast offices.</p>
<p>Here is a link to the earlier thread:</p>
<p>Dartmouth.</p>
<p>I hear a lot about grade inflation at the Ivies. I certainly want to try and always be at the top of my class. But with the grade inflation would it mean that if I went to Dartmouth and worked hard to get a really high GPA, it would be discounted since it would be considered inflated? Also I hear that at Berkeley it is reaaaaaaaaaally hard to get a high GPA? How true is all this? Would a 3.2 or 3.4 at Berkeley be equated to a 3.9 to 4.0 from Dartmouth?</p>
<p>Dartmouth because it's more personal (if you have the money) or Berkeley if you like being independent. The Dartmouth undergrad is really special and not something to be quickly passed over. However, my friend from Dartmouth transferred to Berkeley because she didn't click from day one, but I don't think her real reasons were because of the school. My friends really enjoy their time at Berkeley, though they caution at the cut-throat nature of the school. You've been warned!</p>
<p>BTW I found the discussion on UCB vs Dartmouth</p>
<p>Is Dartmouth less cut throat compared to Berkeley? Or is the quality of education and life better at Dartmouth? I just want to know why your answer was like "it has obviously got to be Dartmouth".</p>
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<p>I was considering going to Berkeley but I realized that my experience there would have been my undoing as I can't prosper in a weedout environment (especially in the sciences). Dartmouth practices a decent amount of grade inflation but that's not what's most important - professor interaction makes the experience much more intimate as it's such a small school. I hear the professors really make it a part of their teaching to get to know all of their students whereas you'd be hard-pressed to develop this kind of relationship at Berkeley. Don't get me wrong, the academics at Berkeley are top notch, but be prepared to fight for what a private institution would take for granted.</p>
<p>Taxguy
I am not instate for Berkeley. But am in the neighboring state. My family might decide to move to CA this year. But I don't think that will make me instate right away? How long do my parents and I have to show primary residency in CA before I am considered instate?</p>
<p>OMG. I am all confused. Would it be better to be in a place where all are treated equal irrespective of intellectual abilities or would it be better to be in a place where the school system is actually built to weed out the very best from among the good to very best? I would have a better sense of achievement in a weed out environment "IF" I come out in the category of the best students. At the same time, I would feel let down if I get weeded out. Similarly, if I am recognised only as good as the not so good in class, I would not feel enthused to try to work hard and bring out the best in me. All opinions so far have still left me sitting on the fence. </p>
<p>All,</p>
<p>I need more data, ideas, opinions... to help me make a decision</p>
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I am not instate for Berkeley. But am in the neighboring state. My family might decide to move to CA this year. But I don't think that will make me instate right away? How long do my parents and I have to show primary residency in CA before I am considered instate?
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<p>I think it's two years of paying taxes, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.</p>
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OMG. I am all confused. Would it be better to be in a place where all are treated equal irrespective of intellectual abilities or would it be better to be in a place where the school system is actually built to weed out the very best from among the good to very best? I would have a better sense of achievement in a weed out environment "IF" I come out in the category of the best students. At the same time, I would feel let down if I get weeded out. Similarly, if I am recognised only as good as the not so good in class, I would not feel enthused to try to work hard and bring out the best in me. All opinions so far have still left me sitting on the fence.
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<p>The eternal debate. If it were too easy you would have made a choice by now.</p>