<p>I would say that if Dartmouth is a school that you are seriously considering in attending, then it is worth it to pay that much money to visit it. Visiting the school is not just a getting a peek into Dartmouth, but it is also to see if that kind of environment fits you, see if the student body is something that you want to be a part of. Last year, I did not want to apply to Dartmouth at all, but after going to one of the programs over the summer, it made me more willing to apply.</p>
<p>I have a question about the Dimensions thing. I know that it is from the 19th to the 22nd, but do you have to go to all four days because one of my other schools has one of those admittted students receptions from the 21st to the 22nd.</p>
<p>I remember D saying last year that there were a number of parents around. I think students from the Northeast tend to go without parents because of the inexpensive transportation the school supplies. Also, the students are all staying with other students for 3 nights and not with their parents. The school gives students coupons for all of their meals in the dining halls, or has big BBQs. Parents may not be invited to some of the meals or activities. You should probably call admissions and ask what events parents can attend before figuring out whether it's worth it for them to go. I don't think it would have been worth it for me to go. D would not have wanted to spend time with me and I think this way D got a better idea of what it would be like to be a student at Dartmouth.</p>
<p>My son was accepted into Dartmouth RD and we are trying to arrange for him to attend the Dimensions event without the benefit of having yet received the information. All we know are the dates April 19-22 and what I have read on this thread. Can you please fill me in on the itinerary and what transportation assistance (if any for a non-financial need kid) is provided. He will be flying there from St. Louis into Boston or Manchester.</p>
<p>Brown's A Day on College Hill program is on 4/18-4/19. ItsNotTheSame said you can leave early, but can I arrive late too?</p>
<p>is there anything really fun/interesting happening in the first couple days of dimensions that i don't want to miss? maybe i should just schedule an overnight at Brown so I don't miss any of dimensions?</p>
<p>you don't really have to miss much at Dartmouth. You can travel from Brown to Dartmouth on the 19th. Take Amtrak from Brown to Boston's South Station which should be about an hour, and then take Dartmouth Coach from South Station to the Hanover Inn, right on the green, at Dartmouth, about 2 1/2 hours. You won't get there so late that you'll miss that much. You just have to time the train with the bus schedule so you're not waiting at South Station that long. Check the Amtrak web site at <a href="http://www.amtrak.com%5B/url%5D">www.amtrak.com</a>, and the Dartmouth Coach web site is <a href="http://www.concordtrailways.com/dartmouth_coach.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.concordtrailways.com/dartmouth_coach.htm</a> </p>
<p>I believe amtrak is very close to Brown. When you get to South Station, the train stops downstairs and the buses are upstairs. So this is a very easy trip to do.</p>
<p>great suggestion DartMom. hopefully maneuvering from bus station to airport to campus, etc. won't be too confusing for a public transportation newbie from california!</p>
<p>Hey, I am a Dartmouth 06 (I haven't been on here in centuries) but if there is an ED students who wants to go to Dimensions and needs a place to stay my roommate and I are happy to host someone. We have hosted someone every year and would love to keep the tradition going. :)</p>
<p>Runmanstl, you child can call the admissions office and they will have a packet for him. They don't invite the EDers, and don't arrange housing, but if you can get there on your own, and find someone to stay with, admissions will be happy to get you a badge and ice cream. My daughter is ED 09, that's how she went to Dimensions. She posts here occasionally, maybe she will chime in.</p>
<p>cangel,
S was accepted RD, so he receved his invitation yesterday. My real concern in transportation was the ground portion since he cannot rent a car and I am not familiar with the bus schedules from Boston Logan or Manchester. Sybbie recommended that I call the admissions office. They told me that they will meet students at Manchester and shuttle them to campus on Wednesday and provide transportation to Manchester airport on Saturday.</p>
<p>W3DNESDAY - you are NOT going to the airport in Boston. South Station is the transportation hub for lots of trains and buses. when you look at the Dartmouth Coach bus schedule don't get confused with Logan Airport. South Station has the buses upstairs and the trains downstairs. If my D could figure it out, anybody can. Just remember that sometimes the trains can run a little late, as can the buses. So don't cut it too close. And bus takes you right to the campus. It's soooo easy.</p>
<p>What kind of clothes do we need to bring to dimensions? Is there any time when we have to be dressed up? Is it still cold at Dartmouth in April?</p>
<p>Nice, light, summery clothes! I dunno... jeans and a couple shirts? No need for dressy clothes but bring a sweatshirt or fleece in case it's chilly.</p>
<p>Last year, it was chilly and rainy the whole time I was there. Granted it's been much warmer this year...but I'd still pack a sweater or something.</p>
<p>Last year I brought sweaters, jeans, polos, and a skirt or two - operate in layers because the weather here tends to change quickly, and you'll get so wrapped up in meeting people that you don't want to go back and change. Also, DO NOT bring a nice coat - if you're here on Friday and you go out, you don't want to leave anything expensive lying around a fraternity. A fleece should be fine - I made the mistake of bringing a nice leather and had to worry about it all night.</p>
<p>It was around 65 degrees today but a little windy. I think it's supposed to rain this weekend. I think jeans, t-shirts, a sweater and maybe one jacket would be perfect. I hope there is nice weather for you guys!</p>
<p>Is Dimensions very organized? I'm nervous because I'm not very social and 3 nights seems to be a long time. Most college overnights are usually one night so I'm nervous that I'm going to be very bored for 3. I'm worried there won't be that many organized activities and I'll be off to talk to people on my own which isn't very easy for me. Do most people just tag along with their hosts, or would she think I were being too clingy?</p>
<p>Dimensions is more organized than if you went on an overnight some other time. There will be tons of prospies around and things to do :) I think there's a schedule of activities for Dimensions somewhere on the '10s website.</p>