Early decision Dartmouth?

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<p>I am a rising senior and recently, I visited Dartmouth and fell in love with the campus, the students, and the small-town feel. Unfortunately, they don't offer overnight stays for prospective students so I really have no idea of knowing what the school is truly like. For example, during the student forum, there were quite a few allusions to heavy drinking, the dominant Greek life, the hookup culture, etc. which I am not sure if I am comfortable with. Although I definitely do not plan on being sober 24/7, I do not want to get wasted every weekend -- which I fear is what the rest of the campus will be doing. </p>

<p>Basically, what I don't want is to get there on the first day and be surprised/hate it, because by then it will be too late. I know that I could apply regular and if I was accepted, then visit, however Dartmouth is such a selective school and I know that ED will probably be my best bet. Suggestions from a current student or anyone else in the same boat?</p>

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<p>Ya I felt similarly.
Apparently they have a bad rep about their greek life n the students I talked to were really careful about what they had to say about that.
The school is awesome but I’m unsure how I feel. I think I heard the Greek life was about 50percent. But my tour guide said she was scared n did not want to be involved, but now she is actually a part of Greek life now. I though that was comforting not that I would rush.
Also I think Dartmouth also has a hippie feel to it. But I’m also gonna do ED as well</p>