When we think about the process of choosing a university, it often revolves around factors like rankings, financial aid, location, and class sizes. It's a logical approach, but it totally omits the spirit of the institution. Let me explain.
I often think back at the Why Dartmouth essay. Would I answer this question differently now? Yes. Would I know how to squeeze everything in 100 words? Still no, but I would love to share my new "Why Dartmouth" as a Dartmouth first-year.
In this post, I discuss my decision to apply to Dartmouth through the Early Decision process!
The liberal arts were a foreign concept to me back when I was applying – read on to learn about their merits!
The academic flexibility offered at Dartmouth was very attractive to me when choosing a college. Here's how the "special major" is a perfect encapsulation of that flexibility.
If you didn't physically visit campus before choosing Dartmouth, how did you make the decision to enroll? What factors influenced your decision?
This is a very good question! I faced a unique challenge as an international student applying during the COVID-19 pandemic—I couldn't physically visit the campuses of the schools I was admitted to, including Dartmouth.
My reasons for why I chose Dartmouth - and continue to choose Dartmouth, every day. <3
You've lived through the horrors of high school and applying to colleges, and then what? What happens once you've tied the knot and you're now stuck with the same person, I mean, college, for life (that is, for four years)?
Here are some guidances that I found useful while applying to Dartmouth.
