<p>My son was accepted RD to Dartmouth and would like to go to Dimensions. It isn't clear whether the program is for students and parents or primarily students. Given the recent issues at Dartmouth, I have some questions and would be interested in getting them answered and in checking out the feel of the school. So is Dimensions for families or for students?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>One of my parents is planning to come – looking at the schedule it seems like there is plenty for the parents too, actually quite a lot for them to attend as well.</p>
<p>My D is a 14. I didn’t attend Dimensions with her, and I really don’t know if many parents attend, I’m just posting as if you have ANY questions, please feel free to PM me. I’d be happy to give you my cell. She has absolutely loved her time at DM, and I truly feel it is an exceptional place. She has had tremendous opportunities (right now she is in Omaha with Warren Buffett), she had great internships, and she has a great job when she graduates. Academically, the focus on undergrads is amazing and the professors really care. Socially, she made lifelong friends and loved the inclusiveness. Congrats on your acceptance. It is a very special place. As a parent, I’m very sad I will have no reason to visit.</p>
<p>I went to Dimensions with my daughter. By far the program was geared to the kids rather than the parents, and that’s as it should be. There are events and stuff for parents too, but the kids are the main focus. Also, don’t harbor any notions of hanging out with your kid during the weekend. They go off with their host kids at the beginning , and you basically never see them again unless you bump into them around campus or town - which in place as small as Hanover might well happen a time or two over the course of the weekend. But don’t try to inject yourself into the middle of your kid’s Dimensions experience. As I said, it’s primarily about them and not you.</p>
<p>I’m not sure I can go – cost, timing, etc – although I would like to. Do most kids go or only those sort of not familiar with things or still making decisions? I’ve decided yes already (unless I get off Stanford waitlist haha there) – so if I can’t go is it a huge deal? I’m pretty much a done deal!</p>
<p>It would be nice if you can go but not a huge deal if you can’t. It’s meant for kids who have not yet made up their minds. ED kids are not even specifically invited, since they have already committed to Dartmouth, although they are allowed to attend if they wish. </p>