<p>I'm having last minute decision making trouble between the two schools. I liked the campus and the atmosphere at Dartmouth slightly better but think that Princeton has the edge in academics. Dartmouth students seemed to be a little more relaxed as well. Any advice?</p>
<p>princeton :D</p>
<p>a very impartial response:</p>
<p>Princeton</p>
<p>Whereever you believe will enhance your future and make you happier for the next four years of your life. For me, that would be Princeton.</p>
<p>Princeton is closer to two cities and offers transportation</p>
<p>princeton.</p>
<p>Princeton.</p>
<p>Yea, and you can go to Opera's for about $25.</p>
<p>I think the answers on this thread are going to be pretty consistent...</p>
<p>I got the sense that Princeton students were pretty relaxed when I visited (moreso than at its peer institutions). I never really considered Dartmouth, so I couldn't really tell you about how the two differ, but you'll definitely be able to find lots of laid-back people at Princeton (very, very, very, smart and talented laid-back people). Ultimately, it seems to me like the two schools are similar except Princeton is stronger academically and it's in a nice town that's pretty close to NYC and Philadelphia, as opposed to being in the middle of nowhere.</p>
<p>princeton 9
dartmouth 0</p>
<p>Tough decision. However, ultimately, I would choose Princeton, but Dartmouth is good also.</p>
<p>g-unti87,</p>
<p>Ask yourself this question, because your college will help define who you are.</p>
<p>Who do you want to be? When you think about your soul/conscious/individuality, do you see yourself in the theme of either Princeton or Dartmouth? When you view your life in the context of "the whole," who do you want to be?</p>
<p>Both schools are great. both have great students. Both have great campuses, professors, food, names, etc. What differes is like the individuality that makes us all unique. You must seek the "feeling" that makes princeton into PRINCETON and dartmouth into DARTMOUTH.</p>
<p>Of course, both boards will be biased; and of course, they can't answer this question as well as you. My advice is that when confronted with two wonderful choices, choose the one that fits "you" best, and who you want to be.</p>
<p>Do you like the D-plan? Are you a skier? Then Dartmouth might be for you. Otherwise...depends on many factors mentioned by others above.</p>
<p>I'm getting more of a "gut feeling" for Dartmouth because of the freedom of the D-plan and the outdoorsy environment and as long as I can be sure that the two schools are fairly equal academically, I'm probably going to go with Dartmouth.</p>
<p>They're academically equal (though Princeton definitely holds the prestige edge, for what that's worth) and you can hardly go wrong between the two, so follow your gut. Congratulations on two fabulous acceptances and wishing you all the best at Dartmouth.</p>
<p>Yeah, best of luck at Dartmouth. It's a great school. Tell gracilisae hello for us! :)</p>
<p>Really though, I think prestige can only carry you so far. I mean, a smarter person at Dartmouth is still going to be better than perhaps a person that barely squeaked into Princeton. Truly, it's what you make of it -- any school in the top-ranks will give you an excellent experience, so just go with what you feel is your best match and make it work for you.</p>
<p>Awesome analysis, phill.</p>
<p>G-unti87, I agree with your initial post, and with Halig (welcome to the board, Halig!), that if assessing academics, Princeton is stronger (resources, depth, options, etc.) but BOTH offer excellent undergrad educations. You'll find good teachers, courses, and friends at either of these schools. As many of the above posters have said, go with what works best for you. If Dart feels right, and the setting is more to your liking--then go and have a great four years.</p>