<p>well…like the title says…I would like any input on this and don’t worry, I also put this on the Dartmouth forum…</p>
<p>The weather is better at Penn.
You're in a city at Penn.
People are pretty happy at Penn.
If you want to do something applied after graduation (Wall St., law school), Penn is a better preparation for that.
The sports teams are better at Penn.</p>
<p>You can't ski at Penn.
I'm sure Penn is not as good at many liberal arts majors.</p>
<p>okay...how about a bio/public health double major? (darn...I used to live in Alaska and I miss skiing...will I get snow, at least?)</p>
<p>Neither school has public health as a specific major, but I can't imagine it's very common at any top-notch school. Penn is a lot better medical school than Dartmouth, though it's unclear how that translates at the undergraduate level.</p>
<p>It snows in Philadelphia but not much. Only once before Christmas most years. You'll have to drive to ski.</p>
<p>oh, okay. thanks crescent22! is there anybody that can tell me stuff? if you've ever been in the same situation or are currently experiencing this, could you tell me your thoughts? I'm debating between the nice, small environment of Dartmouth and the vibrant, albeit larger idea of UPenn...</p>
<p>The med school has little to no impact on the undergrad. Dartmouth does just as well or better for med school placement. Choosing between these for academic reasons is silly - they are so top notch and similar in these areas. Dartmouth is more intimate and is a very unique college experience. I recommend visitation days at both to decide.</p>
<p>Penn gives you a vastly bigger alumni network</p>
<p>Penn doesn't have that wacky D-Plan</p>
<p>Penn has opportunities for undergraduate research, if you go out and seek them...i guess that in and of itself is the difference between Penn and Dartmouth/LACs. The LACs hand things to you on a silver platter. If you are not a self-motivated person, Penn will be nothing but huge lectures and impersonal crowds. If you are the sort of person who is self-motivated enough, then Penn will give you far more than a LAC ever could...that is, IF you are self-motivated.</p>
<p>yeah, i was thinking about that, but the reasons why i'm wobbling is because of the college environment. Penn is in an urban area (which I like for exposure and fun/educational opportunities) but has a big undergrad population. Dart is in a rural area (I like for quiet but doesn't have the stuff a city can give you) and has a small undergrad. I'm going for a bio major if that help anybody give me a good evaluation of my situation. but, yes...i really need some help/opinions about this.</p>
<p>The wacky Dplan is awesome, Sophomore summer can;t be beat and getting to go on three study abroads is awesome.</p>