Brown vs Dartmouth

Froma2z123
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:03:52 +0000

I never really looked into Dartmouth, but I did extensive research on Brown and attended their summer program for 3 weeks and loved it. Obviously the body attending the summer program will probably not mirror Brown’s actual student body, but nothing about the school seemed pretentious to me. My very close friend took a philosophy course at the summer program, and I think he really enjoyed it. However, Dartmouth also seems to have a great curriculum and I don’t think anyone would shame you for choosing D over Brown. Both schools party, both schools will have the flaws you are afraid of, and both schools are amazing. I personally love Brown for its free-ranging academic freedom, but that’s a personal preference. My best advice that I can give you is - if you have the time and money - visit both schools in session and really get a feel for the campus vibes and education etc. Only then will you really know. I personally was in love with the University of Pennsylvania, but once I visited the school and hated the campus, I had to rethink my ED decision - I still am. Visit both again. Maybe even spend a weekend. You’ll know after that. Good luck.