The Dartmouth Board Has Died...

<p>I have never been to Hanover, didn't apply to Dmouth, but I would like to know how Dartmouth is as a town compared to Ithaca. Can someone do a comparison test here, lol not Calculus here ppl!!</p>

<p>Ithaca = many more bars, more people, other colleges, etc. More artsy/ grungy with better food, etc.</p>

<p>Hanover = Rich quaint New England town with a small movie theater, ben and jerry's, etc. </p>

<p>Dartmouth is much more about the campus life than Hanover, so outside of dinners with friends in town most people hang out at on-campus events. The school is amazingly community oriented, so people make circuits around the frats and house parties so in the end its like a bunch of bars except its free and people are all really nice. Personally I prefer free house/ frat parties to bars anyday.</p>

<p>I just got into Stanford as a transfer student for this coming Fall. My decision just got so difficult (as if it wasn't already)... Any help would be great.</p>

<p>-Eddie-</p>

<p>WOW eddie...cleaning up house!!</p>

<p>Yeah, I am shocked... I did not expect to get into any of the four schools, let alone all four! Stanford is also giving me 10k/year more than Dartmouth. I know common sense says take Stanford, but I just feel so bad saying no to such great schools. Any help would be great, I appreciate your insight as always.</p>

<p>-Eddie-</p>

<p>Honestly, for 10K more a year it would be really hard to turn Stanford down. It has an amazing quality of life and is an awesome school in its own right.</p>

<p>seems like stanford really takes the cake on this one</p>

<p>As much as I <3 Dartmouth, I say go Stanford all the way. You will be neither the first nor the last student to have to give up on a great school because of not-so-great financial aid. When it came down to Dartmouth and my other top choice, Dartmouth was less expensive (for now), and I would have been willing to pay up to a few thousand more for Dartmouth, but beyond that would have been forced to choose the other school. It basically comes down to two things: 1. Can you afford the greater expenses at Dartmouth? and 2. Do you love Dartmouth enough more than Stanford, to the point you would be willing to take on the extra $10,000/yr? I would ponder both of these questions, and see what I truly felt.</p>

<p>In any case, if you choose Stanford, best of luck! It's a great school and I'm sure you will soon have no regrets about your choice, wherever you decide to go.</p>

<p>I have decided, after much stress and heartache, that I will decline Dartmouth's offer of admission and attend Stanford University. It's just too good of an opportunity to pass up... I wanted to thank all of you for your insight and support and I will continue to post here (there's always Tuck, heh). Good luck to all future applicants and I hope my spot goes to someone on the waitlist who will do your great school justice.</p>

<p>Once again, thank you very much... I'll be around if you need any transfer advice.</p>

<p>-Eddie-</p>

<p>Enjoy your years at Stanford Eddie!</p>

<p>I know you will have a great time at Stanford. Most of the people on this board had to make a similarly difficult decision somewhere along the line, just enjoy your time and don't look back! You couldn't have made a 'wrong' decision!</p>

<p>I couldn't agree with saila more =p
May the force be with you!</p>

<p>congratulations, Eddie! Stanford had an absolutely beautiful campus...but it was so vast. Definitely invest in a bicycle, you'll need it :)</p>

<p>Look at it this way, Eddie. If you went to Dartmouth, and someone said, I'll give you $40,000 (10,000 yr times 4 yrs) to go to Stanford, what would you say. And if your majoring in science, there is no question that Stanford is better. And also, many on the Dartmouth board are encouraging you to go to Stanford. Case closed.</p>

<p>While I think Stanford is a great choice, I suggest if anyone is in a position deciding between schools and money is a factor, first contact the school offering less and give them a chance to match the better offer. Often works, not always. Can't hurt.</p>

<p>Eddie,</p>

<p>You can always do a leave term at Dartmouth</p>