<p>The only reason I've even heard of Dartmouth is, of course, because it's an Ivy. What entitles Dartmouth to this title? Why are you guys applying there?</p>
<p>The only thing besides it's Ivyness that I know of is it's relatively-heavy booze consumption for such a top school.</p>
<p>Of all of the schools I've visited (including ivy and non ivy) dartmouth has the friendliest and most laid back student body. All the students I met were super excited to be there and always went on and on about how great dartmouth is and how much they love being there. From what I saw, people at Dartmouth love having fun and love learning. Also, it doesn't seem competitive AT ALL which is a major plus.</p>
<p>Dartmouth has a certain culture to it. It's been drawing me in, and it's one of the fullest "feelings" I get from a college.</p>
<p>D-plan, location, the color, the people, the lifestyle, the fact that it's apparently the most nude/streak-friendly school. ;)</p>
<p>Dartmouth has by far the most community of any Ivy. Its professors are unique in their commitment to undergrads, and the students are fun-loving intellectual type people. There is heavy booze consumption at any school, but its a lot more fun to attend a party with many other students you know then spending $50 in a club with random people on the weekends. Most current and former students can't imagine having gone anywhere else.</p>
<p>Dartmouth is "entitled" to be called an Ivy because it's in the same collegiate athletic association as the other seven Ivy League schools.</p>
<p>1) I don't wanna pay good money to be taught by a TA
2) The outstanding undergraduate focus
3) The strong sense of community (drinking and non-drinking alike)
4) The Great Outdoors being integrated with the school's culture
5) The location is beautiful, isolated but thriving
6) The laid-back lifestyle of the students
7) Good grad school placement
8) Winter festival
9) Study abroad out the rear
10) Sophomore summers
11) Enormous dormrooms
12) Great food
13) A gorgeous campus (said it already, but it is)
14) The town of Hanover
15) A diverse student body</p>
<p>I know we all have our own personal reasons. If you feel the need to get a superiority complex regarding Dartmouth, don't apply there. We won't be losing any sleep over it.</p>
<p>"If you feel the need to get a superiority complex regarding Dartmouth, don't apply there. We won't be losing any sleep over it."</p>
<p>We? Who said you were in any position to speak for Dartmouth?</p>
<p>Aside from that last apostrophe of bitterness, thanks for the input. I guess I'd have to visit Dartmouth to answer my question.</p>
<p>Sod</p>
<p>Two words: downhill skiing (I mean, plus all that other stuff)</p>
<p>Haha Willywonka! I think Wesleyan holds the title of most nude-friendly.</p>