Penn v Dartmouth Math & Econ

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<p>Hi
I'm deciding where to go between Penn (non-Wharton) and Dartmouth for undergrad to double major in Math & Econ.
I hope to get a PhD in economics after college at a top school (aiming for Stanford or Princeton)</p>

<p>I know Penn will be a harder route (I will have a lower GPA and will have to work much harder, simply because of how competitive the students are; realistically I see myself with a 3.6 at Penn and a 3.8 at Dartmouth.)
I was wondering if it will pay off? Penn's Econ & Math departments have famous scholars and they rank top 20 on most lists; meanwhile Dartmouth almost always ranks outside the top 40. </p>

<p>What's going to look better on my grad school app: graduating Penn and doing research with a slightly more famous scholar or having a slightly higher GPA at Dartmouth? </p>

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<p>You will enjoy absolutely every aspect of life outside the classroom exponentially more at Dartmouth than Penn. Also, Dartmouth is just as well connected it seems, and with grad school the tiny difference between these two academically is negligible.</p>

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<p>^^Very strong statement. Enjoyment outside the classroom is based on fit, and that’s different for each person.</p>

<p>Have you visited both schools? I do agree that the academic difference is negligible; choose the school where you feel more comfortable.</p>