<p>I am running pretty late in visiting all of my schools (I am a senior) but am making it to most of them this month. Dartmouth is at the end of the month, so I am looking for some advice on how to make the most of a campus visit from anyone who has already visited or even attends Dartmouth. Any suggestions on what classes to visit, where to eat, etc?</p>
<p>Some people might be better suited to answer this question than me but...</p>
<p>Definitely do the tour/info session thing. Also, I would recommend leaving time to wander around the campus by yourself. Approach a few students (everyone I talked to was ridiculously gung-ho for Dartmouth and willing to talk to prospies). For food, I'd recommend trying a campus cafeteria. It's surprisingly satisfying. But, some off-campus options that I have enjoyed include Molly's, and a place called My Thai (im not sure about the spelling of this... it might've been mai thai). These are both walking distance from campus, and ask anybody on the street for directions and they will definitely help you. Also, if you are looking to turn your Dartmouth visit into a mini vacation, stay overnight at the hanover inn, and then go skiing at the Dartmouth Skiway the next day. There's a lot more to do, but I can't really remember it all. I would highly recommend talking to some students you meet there, and see what they recommend.
p.s
see if there are any a cappella concerts going on that day/night. They're usually ridiculously good (esp. the Dartmouth Aires).</p>
<p>Since you are a Senior and you have already applied, I would skip the info session as this mostly dealing with financial aid, applying, etc. It does give some info on the D Plan and quarter systmen. If Dartmouth is in your top list, try to spend the night here. You can stay at the Hanover Inn or you can stay about a mile away at the Chieftian Motor Inn. The best think you can do is to wonder around the campus on your own. The students are super friendly and will talk your ear off. Eat on campus at the cafeteria and you will certainly meet many students who will proudly tell you all the ins and outs of Dartmouth. The town of Hanover is really small and you can walk around the town in about a half hour. If you are going to be there during the week, try to set up a time to visit a class. Look at the Dartmouth website and you can find all the professors and the classes they teach. Also, the website will show you the calendar of events. There will certainly be something going on any night that you are there. Have fun. Also, remember if you are accepted you will be invited to Dimensions which will be a weekend of orientation in April. This is made available to all regular decision acceptees.</p>
<p>I agree with Redondo Dave that since you are a senior and probably have an application in the ring if you have not already visted Dartmouth at this juncture it does not make sense to make a special trip to visit, especially if you have to go out of the way to do so (Dartmouth does not track these visits as demonstrated interest). </p>
<p>It would have been great to attend the winter carnival which starts today. However, if you are going to be in in Hanover anyway defintitely have breakfast at Lous, the bread at Molly's is great. </p>
<p>If you have a friend who is currently attending Dartmouth, I would recommend e-mailing them to see if they could host you for the night. If you don't know any one currently in attendance I would recommend contacting admissions to find out if any one can host you during your stay.</p>
<p>I agree that if you are admitted during RD cycle you will be invited to and you should definitely attend Dimensions in April.</p>
<p>good luck to you.</p>
<p>thank you for the advice everyone!
I am really hoping I can go to Dimensions (if I get in :D), I just know that April is going to be super crazy for me with sports/school/etc so there is a chance I will not have much time to go to the admitted students weekends of the colleges i get into, although i am going to make every effort possible :/<br>
I am sitting in the Hanover Inn right this moment though! And have to say I am soooo glad I visited. Dartmouth was about midway down the list of schools I applied to, and after today it is #1 by a long stretch. It is without a doubt my favorite and I really hope I go here.
I went on the tour and it was excellent, although there was no info session as it was a Saturday. I loved seeing it with all the new snow and apparently the weather was a lot nicer today than it has been. I at at Molly's for lunch (so good) and Mai Tai for dinner (again, really good). Tomorrow morning we are going to Lou's (as you can see, I'm taking all the advice I got).
all of the students I talked to were incredibly friendly and could not tell me enough times how much they loved Dartmouth, which is an awesome sign of how great a place it is.</p>
<p>Overall, I am just really glad I visited and am just sad I couldn't have done it earlier because I am sure it would have convinced me to apply ED.</p>
<p>PS I am really sad I missed the winter carnival-the tour guide was describing the giant snow octopus/submarine and it sounded sweeeet lol</p>
<p>Wow! You basically took all of my suggestions! I am glad your experience was as awesome as mine was.</p>
<p>Yay it sounds like your visit is going great!! Make sure to explore Baker/Berry library and the Hop. You will def be spending a TON of time in the library, so it would be good to see. The most popular study places are Sanborn library, the Tower room, 1-3 floor Berry, the 1902 Room, and Rauner library. All are very beautiful and unique and I hope you get a chance to walk through them.</p>
<p>The Hop/Hood museum is really spectacular and it's fun to see all the performing arts spaces, woodshop, jewelry shop, art studios, and galleries.</p>
<p>Finally, be sure to sit in on at least one class. You can either find classes online on the registrar website, or you can just pop in a department office and ask one of the administrators.</p>
<p>I hope your visit continues to be fabulous!</p>
<p>Speaking of class visits, please do so only AFTER asking at the admissions office. One history prof was extremely ****ed off after a prospie just walked into his classroom expecting he could sit in; only certain classes are open to prospies, and a list of them is available at the admissions office. I think the department office might have a list too, but the admissions office is your best bet.</p>
<p>I second BigGreenJen's nomination of Rauner library. An absolutely amazing place. I don't know of any other special collections library that is as eager to get primary material into the hands of students. It's a resource a lot of students don't realize they have, but something not to be understimated.</p>