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.
Dartmouth College, as you probably know, is an institution with a liberal arts curriculum; so, you're able to explore your options for quite a bit before you secure a dedicated major. I believe this is Dartmouth's advantage!
At Dartmouth, being "undecided" isn't a negative, it's a chance to explore everything the school has to offer and really figure out what space you fit into the best.
You're just a teenager—how are you supposed to know what you want to study and do for the rest of your life? Being unsure of what to study can be stressful, but it also comes with a lot of exciting opportunity.