<p>Magnum- can you post a link to the class of 66 webcam…I would love to peek in at the daily weather there.</p>
<p>^^Here: [Dartmouth</a> Class of 1966 Webcam](<a href=“http://www.dartmouth66.org/webcam/]Dartmouth”>http://www.dartmouth66.org/webcam/)</p>
<p>I like this one too:</p>
<p>[Live</a> view - AXIS 221 Network Camera](<a href=“http://wc2.dartmouth.edu/view/index.shtml]Live”>Live view - AXIS 221 Network Camera)</p>
<p>Just saw the tentative academic calendar for fall 2013. Classes start on September 16. Is it safe to assume that the move in dates would be 12-15th September? We need to make reservations. Anyone have a clue?</p>
<p>I’d call admissions for some help with this. I needed to know last year for a different reason. It depends on what part of the country you are from which determines the orientation trip scheduling for your student as well as when move in will be for him/her. They are very nice and helpful there at Dartmouth. Good luck</p>
<p>Based on past years, 9/12 looks like a very good guess for the initial first years move-in date. Certainly by the 13th, and possibly earlier depending on where your 17 is from and whether s/he goes on a trip (which s/he definitely should!).</p>
<p>thanks. I went ahead and made tentative hotel bookings. I have heard that it’s hard to get accommodation close to major events in Hanover.</p>
<p>^^ It varies. Not everyone comes to some of the “occasions” like sophomore summer family weekend. I’ve actually liked visiting more when the place wasn’t crawling with other parents, but your mileage may differ. The first years’ move-ins occur over a more spread-out time frame (or did in the past), so there’s not as much pressure/demand. Our D, for example, was able to move in a good week before the regular time since we’re from California and that was when her trip got back. So, we were able to be out there to help her move in while things were pretty quiet. It was still prudent of you to lock in the reservation. (Hope they have a decent cancellation policy.) Highly recommend the gelato place on South Main and Murphy’s on the Green. (And others – for a small town, there are a lot of good places to eat in Hanover.)</p>
<p>DH, traveling for business, is visiting my DD today. Often envious of all the East Coast “locals” who’ve had regular visitors, my DD is thrilled to show her dad around campus. To my surprise, she even received permission from her professors to have him join her classes for the day. OK, so he wasn’t so keen to wake up for the 7:45 language course, but he’s been razzled and dazzled and completely overwhelmed by Dartmouth’s intellectual vitality, friendliness, and special energy. Never again will we entertain any second thoughts about the whole college application and selection process last year. Thank you for letting me share!</p>
<p>Hardknocks, Sounds like someone is a lucky dad! Thanks for sharing. The Class of '66 webcam shows that the rain melted the snow today. Hope they get more for Winter Carnival.</p>
<p>Has anyone learned when 17s from Texas are to arrive in Hanover if they plan to attend a DOC trip? I heard it was Aug. 15th last year, but does it depend on what DOC trip they’re taking? Do freshmen move in before or after the DOC trip? Is that timing any different for fall athletes? Also, I understand there’s a change in the Dartmouth AP credit policy but that it does not apply to the 17s. Does that mean that they get actual college credit or just advanced course placement? If either, must they have 5s on all of them, or do some 4s count, too? Do athletes who get college credit for AP classes (if credit is given) ever take a reduced load during season? D says she wouldn’t want to (“I get my best grades in season because I have to stay so organized”), but I’m just curious. Finally, are there advisers who help athletes take reasonable course loads during season? D, like most admitted applicants, is a very strong student (2370/3.9 on 4.0 scale), but after hearing about 4 hr practices, I’m wondering if she should take her easier courses in the fall, especially since she’s considering neuroscience (and possibly double majoring in that and economics). Thoughts? Thank you!</p>
<p>Hi Infoseeking, </p>
<p>Congratulations on your daughter’s acceptance to Dartmouth! </p>
<p>Because she’d be traveling some distance to reach D, she’d be assigned to one of the later DOC trips, and she’d be able to drop off her belongings in her dorm room immediately prior to the trip. That said, she’d be able to move into her room even earlier if her fall sport requires her to be on campus earlier for practice.</p>
<p>Regarding AP credit, you may go to this page to download a chart which lists the tests and the scores required for credit and/or placement in a more advanced course:
[AP</a>, IB, A-Level, & Transfer Credits & Placement](<a href=“Apply to Dartmouth | Dartmouth Admissions”>Apply to Dartmouth | Dartmouth Admissions)</p>
<p>I have no idea about reduced coursework for athletes, but note that each student only takes 3 courses per term. The classes move quickly but aren’t overwhelming. At least not yet, knock on wood.</p>
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<p>Not necessarily. One can request an earlier doc trip, if one desires.</p>
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<p>Only the last doc trip, if I recall.</p>
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<p>Speak to the Coach. Some fall sport coaches have practice scheduled during trips.</p>
<p>Welcome to CC and the Dartmouth Parents thread.</p>
<p>Congrats on your daughters acceptance to Dartmouth.</p>
<p>Attached is info on the first year DOC trips for the 17’s</p>
<p>trip dates have not been set yet. students on the first 4 trip (A,B,C and D)usually return home as there are buses that will run from Hanover to NYC (I think that there is also a stop in CT). students who attend the later trips can move into the residence halls.</p>
<p>[DOC</a> First-Year Trips — Incoming Student Calendar 2013](<a href=“First Year Trips”>First Year Trips)</p>
<p>Thank you, everyone. This is all very helpful. We are so excited that our daughter is going to Dartmouth! This is such a wonderful community.</p>
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<p>As a Fall athlete, she will likely be assigned to an early trip so that she may join her team’s pre-season training. Interim housing will be provided or early access to her Fall room. </p>
<p>Only comment that I would offer on double majoring is that you have to take double the intro classes that are not the best the college offers. Not sure what a double buys you in the long run versus being able to take your choice of courses from engaging professors that share their passion and teach how to learn and to communicate. Have her work with the alumni office to identify three neuro/economic double majors five years out to find out what they are doing and whether they would do that academic load the same. No downside anyway you look at it, and Dartmouth alums love to help.</p>
<p>My son is a '17 
Was wondering since we are in Connecticut, will he go by himself to the DOC? Then when move-in day comes, do we just go for the day? We only have a 3 hour drive but not sure. Thanks!!</p>
<p>^^ Since you live so close, he will probably have to wait for the official move-in day, no matter which trip he goes on. Don’t really know what to tell you about one day or two. It took us a lot of running around to find everything D decided she needed for her room, but you may be able to bring a lot (e.g., lamp, rug, fan) with you.</p>
<p>Thanks, ddpr03, for the great advice. I concur completely. I think she will take one intro course in each area and then pick one to major in (or perhaps something totally different!). I also like the idea of her talking to alumni who did double major in both areas just to hear their perspectives. I hear that Dartmouth alumni are amazingly supportive of current students and fellow graduates.</p>
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<p>It is great that you and your daughter are open minded going into this. It is difficult for an 18 year old to choose their life path. If they are able to do that, they are better off at Cambridge or Oxford.</p>
<p>Another option for sorting out their best path over the next two years (the time for declaring a major) is to spend a lot of time with profs in the target departments. A great relationship with a prof will likely trump all else, but you need to spend time with them and ask their input to get there. Have them introduce you to like minded alums. Ask how you can help them with their research. One of the top attractions of Dartmouth is that the top faculty want to spend time with the undergrads.</p>