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  • Me and my broken Dartmouth Mug

    It's "Why Dartmouth?" Time – Part 2 (Home)

    The second and final post of my "Why Dartmouth?" story. Reflecting on my decision to attend and move to Dartmouth College!

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    Gavin Fry
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    It's "Why Dartmouth?" Time - Part 1 (Background)

    Behold the answer to the question I have been trying to find a concrete answer to for quite some time… "Why Dartmouth, Gavin?" (Part 1)

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    Gavin Fry
    Gavin Fry 2025
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    Interviewing A Dartmouth Professor

    As Dartmouth prepares to welcome the incoming Class of 2026 this fall, I was inspired to interview Professor Doyle and understand what makes Dartmouth such a unique and exciting community from a professor's perspective.

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    Chidera Duru '25
    Chidera Duru 2025
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    Why Did I Choose Dartmouth?

    Why Dartmouth? Academics, definitely, is not everything.

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    Why Dartmouth?

    More than just "good academics"

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    Natalie Keim '25
    Natalie Keim 2025
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    Revisiting My Why Dartmouth?

    Wow, I can't believe that it's been over 30 months since I was writing my application to Dartmouth as a high school senior. Today, I'll go line by line to see how my "Why Dartmouth?" essay has evolved over these past two years.

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    Sydney Wuu '24
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  • Adrian Chimboza

    Dartmouth: More Than a Hundred-Word Essay Can Convey

    I thought about how I would attack as I paced from corner to corner, my head as vacant as an empty bottle. The crumpled-up drafts on the floor just added to my nervousness, but I needed to write a 'Why Dartmouth' essay. How? I had no idea.

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    Adrian Chimboza '25
    Adrian Chimboza 2025
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    What School Is Right For Me?

    It's decision time, and you're probably terrified. This is why I picked Dartmouth and how you should pick the school right for you!

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    Jack Heaphy '24
    Jack Heaphy 2024
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    Why I Continue to Choose Dartmouth

    Decision day is just around the corner, and many of you are still considering your decision. I obviously chose Dartmouth, and I continue "choosing" Dartmouth for several reasons.

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    Caroline York 2025
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