<p>I am applying to Dartmouth as a prospective transfer and I wanted to absorb some knowledge from one who went there. I am really interested in the school and want to know more about how transfers assimilate into the student body, how financial aid packages are, and how the overall quality of life of a transfer student is? (relative to that of someone who matriculated as a freshman). Thank you in advance for the help.</p>
<p>-Eddie-</p>
<p>Hey Eddie,</p>
<p>I would say its VERY easy to assimilate into the community at Dartmouth. First of all you get to go on a Dartmouth Outing Club trip with all of the other transfers and first years. You get to know both groups pretty well. Since the frats don't rush until Sophomore winter, you aren't really excluded from that group at all. Also, Sophomore summer you are there with your entire class, so by the end you pretty much can know as many people as a non-transfer. Study abroad is also a great chance to get to know a group of people. I would say its probably one of the most transfer friendly schools out there.</p>
<p>The financial aid is on par with the regular class once you get in. There is absolutely no distinction once you are accepted.</p>
<p>Hey Eddie,</p>
<p>One caveat though. Dartmouth is getting tougher on transfers (the accept rate is now about 10-11%). On the other hand Brown, UNC-CH, and Cornell are relatively easier to get into than as a first year.</p>
<p>Thanks for the concern... I'm applying to four schools; Cornell, Dartmouth, Penn, and Stanford. As of now, I'm torn between Cornell and Dartmouth (Two completely different experiences, I know) but each has their respective advantages and disadvantages, although I can't find many of the latter for either. I think I have a good shot at Cornell, and decent chances at Dart and Penn. I'm reaching greatly for Stanford, but who knows. If I do not get accepted at any, I'm prepared to stay at UF for another year and try again next year (I'm only a freshman) or remain as an undergraduate here, graduate in 3 years with highest honors, work for a couple of years and then apply to the top business schools. Once again, thank you for taking the time to help out... it is greatly appreciated.</p>