Amherst vs Dartmouth, which one I should go?

kwu
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:03:59 +0000

I visited Dartmouth in April but I did not get time to visit Amherst.



It’s very important to have visited campus, to get a sense of what it’s really like, the kind of people, the academic and social atmosphere that’s available to you.

If you feel more comfortable having visited Dartmouth, the transition there may be smoother for you.

I made the big mistake of not visiting campuses until after being accepted by my colleges. After visiting, though, I immediately disqualified some, and many suddenly captured my interest entirely.



What is the advantage of Open Curriculum?



The advantage of the Open Curriculum lies in your freedom to explore many academic interests. This kind of flexibility may ultimately change your future for the better.



Which college has stronger Economics Major and more intern and job opportunities after the college?



The quality of the Economics curriculum at any given college is hard to assess. Generally, any school will prepare you well in the field. Although Amherst likely has a very strong alumni network to help you out, Dartmouth has an equally good, if not better one. And, although Amherst is a highly reputable school, Dartmouth’s name may help you more, depending on what sort of career you’d like to pursue.