<p>Dartmouth will offer you much more than you can imagine in terms of grants, resources, and an overall network. The academic experience is unique with its own strong study abroad, the lack of TAs, and the focus on teaching. Dartmouth’s grad placement is amazing (top 7) and its alumni are loyal (80% come back for reunions). Like Princeton, Yale, Duke, and a couple of other schools it engenders a very unique and familial sense of loyalty. </p>
<p>All that makes it worth it. That said, if you are looking to go to med school after a chem major the truth is grades/ MCAT will matter more than anything and Brandeis seems like an amazing deal. I hope Dartmouth comes through with some aid.</p>