<p>I have to admit that I had many preconceived notions about Dartmouth. I will happily admit that after seeing the campus, the students and having a really interesting info session, I was wrong. Granted I didn't see things in full swing on a Saturday night and I do have my own personal concerns about frats and distributions requirements. But I loved it and I loved Hanover. My son really liked the campus and our tour guide did a good job of making an open curriculum kind of family feel like the requirements would be more helpful than not. I am so glad we visited and now it is truly a top contender. </p>