<p>What are major differences? Is Dartmouth far superior to Cornell in political science/economics/Wall Street placement?</p>
<p>In terms of cross-admits, it’s 86/14 in favor of Dartmouth
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much higher than one would expect. Dartmouth is a happier place, with better Econ placement. Dartmouth finance/WS alums seem to be much more visible and loyal than Cornell alums although both are great schools.</p>
<p>My advice is that unless you’re absolutely in love with Cornell, you should go to Dartmouth. It has a better overall reputation, it has a more tight knit community, it has a real undergraduate focus, and it has a better social scene. Again, the decision is up to you.</p>
<p>post on the Cornell thread for another point of view. only Dartmouth fans here…</p>
<p>I’m in the same boat, and I’m leaning more towards Dartmouth due to the D Plan and the size.</p>
<p>If you can attend admitted students days at both places. Meet your other fellow classmates, sit in on classes, talk to current students, then make your decision.</p>
<p>OP didn’t even get into Dartmouth and is now very upset, trying to stomach the “grim” prospect of going to Cornell. =.=</p>
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<p>Kid already posted on the Cornell forum about how he got rejected everywhere but Cornell and was looking for sympathy because he’s now “inferior”. Don’t think he got into Dartmouth…</p>
<p>I didn’t get into Dartmouth. I am compiling reasons for why other Ivy Leagues are better than Cornell and vice-versa.</p>
<p>Saugus, sorry about everyone trashing you so hard. In your situation, I would have the same type of sentiments as you but people are too defensive about a school like Cornell. Anyways Dartmouth is better for recruiting in Finance (probably on par with Duke which is very good for finance recruiting as well).</p>
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Yes I’m biased, but I don’t think it’s fair to say people are too defensive about a school like Cornell, dblazer. Cornellians aren’t insecure about their school or experience and, frankly, often realize at some point the vast array of opportunities and fields there is entirely unique at this level (you can read my post on page 11 of his Cornell forum rant for more on that). </p>
<p>Fact is, when people make ignorant claims about any school without having done any research whatsover into what the school even offers or why it is the way it is (as this OP did), correcting that ignorance is not being defensive.</p>