<p>I have to agree with most of you all that Dartmouth does have a good name recognition. However, I think that Dartmouth's ivy status is mostly the reason for this. Ivy league schools will always have a good name recognition. If Emory were Ivy league, then I'd bet you that its name recognition would be just as grande.</p>
<p>Dartmouth is an excellent school. There is no doubt about that. But, I think that Dartmouth is very secluded. My friend, who turned down Dartmouth for Emory told me that Dartmouth was basically isolated to her. She said that there wasn't much to do off campus, and that she felt socially constrained on her visit to Dartmouth. However, she did mention that the campus was very scenic, but she thought that Emory's campus was just as exquisite.</p>
<p>The school is located in a small town in the middle of New Hamsphire. New Hampshire? The weather is very cold there, and it never stops snowing during the winter. My cousin, who went to Dartmouth, constantly complained of the cold weather. </p>
<p>As far as the campus life goes, I understand that the school goes to great lengths to make students feel at home. But, I still cannot imagine feeling at home in such an environment. I would feel as if I were on a nature retreat, not at home. If I were you, I would go to Emory.</p>
<p>Btw, although Dartmouth is prestigious, choosing a college is not always all about prestige. I would know because I turned down the University of Chicago for Emory.</p>
<p>Having gone to Dartmouth and spent significant time at Emory I think there isnt a comparison - especially for those seeking community. Prestige aside (which clearly favors dartmouth - at Emory I got plenty of "oh wow" Dartmouth comments) the Dartmouth student body is much more inclusive and spirited. Emory is beautiful but its the type of place where there isnt a common bond between students and alumni. Dartmouth, for whatever reason, is really the embodiment of community.</p>
<p>vtoodler, it seems like you're almost trying to convince yourself that what you're saying is true. </p>
<p>Not to mention the fact that, it seems as though whenever a certain school is being discussed, every participant miraculously has "a brother who goes there" or a "friend who transferred out." Not saying you're full of crap, just an observation.</p>
<p>Honestly, swimmerkp, it's not a good idea to ask such a question on the Dartmouth board. Since this is the Dartmouth board, I believe that the responses will be biased and subjective. Most likely, the responses are going to be in favor of Dartmouth. You should ask this sort of question on a more neutral discussion board such as the "College Search and Selection" or the "Pre-Medicine" Board.</p>
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<p>Well excuse me all to hell. I could never have imagined turning down University of Chicago for EMORY. Seriously, you are a better man than I. My, my, it must've taken a lot of willpower to do that, huh? Turning down one 1st Tier school for another sure is tough. These kids that have to turn down Top 25 schools to go to CC for financial, or any other reasons for that matter, they've got nothing on the horrible loss of prestige you suffered by turning down UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO for EMORY!</p>
<p>Theres nothing at all WRONG with Emory, or attending Emory heard its a good school. I think I may even have known someone who went there, names Bob I think; none of us really knew him that well, he kind of kept to himself and had this funny little way of well anyhow, we didnt tease him about it and treated him just like all the other kids.</p>
<p>And lets be honest: There are plenty of good reasons not to go to Dartmouth; how much fun can anyone have anyhow? On top of that, they say the professors are always trying to engage you in conversation even out of the classroom, yikes; the students are way to relaxed, sincere and unpretentious, give me a break! </p>
<p>And wheres the TAs and the Grad students? Above and beyond all that theres that whole horrible Ivy League thang lets face it--were all sooooo over that. And as you say, and I agree, everyone heres responses will be biased that damned school spirit! Just give it a break; we all know its all too perfect to be true.</p>
<p>Go Emory and those other schools you mentioned.</p>
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<p>Yea, I remember Bob. Boy, was he a character or what?</p>