<p>I'll be going to Columbia College this fall and really regret not applying to Dartmouth. I was hoping for a college w/ more community spirit, but i got rejected or waitlisted by a lot of the closer knit colleges. I would pick Dartmouth over Columbia now, since I visited Columbia during Days on Campus and just didn't feel a vibe. As much as i like columbia, it's true; Columbia alumni will remember NYC more than the college =/</p>
<p>oh well, maybe i'll apply to dartmouth as a transfer. good luck!</p>
<p>Same thing happened to me!! I totally regretted not applying to Dartmouth and went to Columbia College. I applyed as a transfer, got in, and left. Best thing I ever did!!</p>
<p>Im not sure if this is the right place to post this, but what do you guys think about Dartmouth as compared to NYU Stern. I'de like to major in business and Stern seems appealing in terms of its undergrad focus on business. I also hear that Stern is popular recruiting school for banks, investment companies, etc. On the other hand, Darmouth seems to be a more prestigious school overall and one with better academics. The fact that it does not have a "Business" major and is in the middle of nowhere seem to detract from its appeal though. In other words, I have a day to decide where to go and am really torn between the two schools. Any advice would be really appreciated.</p>
<p>Dartmouth is a top feeder to the banks, as much or more so than Stern. As for lifestyle, the "middle of nowhere" element creates one of the most amazing college experiences out there. Hanging out with a clique of 10 people for four years in late 20's NYC or 4000 other amazingly smart and cool college students, and go to NYC when it actually is fun to be there. Easy choice for me.</p>
<p>FAR MORE? Both the upenn and columbia board beg to differ about that. Columbia is one of the most prestigious universities in the world mainly because of its amazing grad school. I'm not sure about Penn though.</p>
<p>I think it is all about what you are looking for in your college experience. to compare NYU to Dartmouth, there is no comparison because they are so different from one another. Can you get a good education there? Yes, the reality is you can get a good education anywhere if it is your desire to do so. I can tell you first hand that NYU ( Life long NYer, NYU grad currently in a grad program at the school) is not for the faint at heart. </p>
<p>Even though it is comprised on smaller schools (Stern, CAS, Gallatin etc) it can be very impersonal and if you can be your own advocate in getting what you want or need you will always be at a disadvantage. </p>
<p>Because the campus and the dorms are spread out all over the palace, east side around union square , west village, downtown, washington square it is not easy to get to know people across the school. Sure there are shuttles that run to various places across the school (miss the shuttle and it is a looong walk or a cab ride). It is very easy to graduate fron NYU and not know any one outside of your core group of people who you go to class with. </p>
<p>Of course NYC is a great backdrop to going to school, but hanging out in the city can wear off faster than you think (maybe it is the I've lived in NYC much to long talking) but there is only so much bar hopping , clubbing, plays and museums you can or want to do. </p>
<p>IF money is going to be a factor, they are not really generous with financial aid when you think about the $43,000+ price tag as the tuition varies depending on which of the schools you attend. In addition you will need money to have a thriving social life in the village.</p>
<p>The concept of "Stern being a popular recruiting school for banks, investment companies, etc." is not limited to NYU.</p>
<p>i totally agree with Pennster, meltingsnow, DMC, salsera, apppro and hands...lol hands feel free to take your clothes off btw :-D</p>
<p>i have no idea why this person feels the need to go on other forums and "brag" about his own school in a place where people have so clearly chosen another one. as far as I'm concerned, this person totally belongs at Columbia/Penn in a city and prob. wouldn't do so well in a place like Dartmouth that's so centered around the PEOPLE rather than the location.</p>
<p>thing is...there's a chance i'll be at Columbia next year...how ironic is that</p>
<p>Guys, these are all top schools with equal prestige. Dartmouth just happens to be the most fun and have the overall best quality of life to boot.</p>
<p>If you ask me (a college-conscious Bostonian), Upenn is less prestigious than Dartmouth by a significant margin. Upenn has historically been considered the easiest ivy to get in, and on top that, the most commonly forgotten one. Also, as the child of a Columbia alum, I have laudable evidence that going to Columbia entails having to explain which Columbia you went to, as there are several schools bearing the name "Columbia College." I rank Dartmouth just a smidgen below HYPS in terms of prestige, and on equal ground with Brown and Columbia.</p>
<p>hahahaha you said brown and prestige in the same breath. i didn't know that was quite possible.</p>
<p>and we all know Cornell is the easiest Ivy to get into. UPenn's prestige (there's that word again, off comes the shirt) is tough because a lot of people think its a state school (which Cornell is sort of). UPenn has great programs. Wharton anyone? When I told people I was studying business at Wharton for the summer, it was like "wow, congrats. what an honor." </p>
<p>University of Chicago, eh. Its def got Nobels to prove how good of a school it is, but will you have loads of fun there?</p>
<p>But remember one important thing. If you're applying to be at a top bank or whatever, the people who are going to be doing the hiring will know how good of a school you went to; or as my dad says, "the people who need to know know"</p>
<p>And I'll add the food at UPenn isn't that great, especially in Commons. I'm def glad about the taste of Dartmouth food.</p>