<p>Another parent chiming in here, although D has told me quite a bit about the dorms. D lived in Hecht and loved it. She studied a lot, but she is also very social and likes to have fun. She had lots of friends in Stanford, and they all loved their dorm too. I do think the reputations perpetuate themselves each year, as the “partiers” tend to choose Hecht. Are there partiers in Stanford? Of course, this is college. Are there studious kids in Hecht? Of course, this is college. But overall, the reputations stay because there is some truth. Also, some years kids do not get placed in their first choice dorm. Either dorm, you will find friends that share your interests. All this aside, the Hecht lobby and elevators are a bit better, if that matters to you.</p>