<p>Have you visited both schools? </p>
<p>There is plenty of info that you can use to evaluate the two schools objectively. And I think the whole "prestige" thing is vastly overrated. College is more than just academics; it's about a whole experience. </p>
<p>Do you like the laid-back suburban environment offered at Pomona? It'll be warm all year long. You'll also need to drive everywhere to do gain access to LA.</p>
<p>Do you like the self-contained, rural environment offered by Dartmouth. Will you take advantage of one of the best outdoor programs in the US? Will you mind taking the bus for 2 hours to get to Boston? Do you mind being cold?</p>
<p>How much difference does the D-Plan make to you? How about study abroad? </p>
<p>Are the students more like you at Pomona or Dartmouth?</p>
<p>I think these questions are the really important ones.</p>