Try it and let us know lolDartmouth takes foreverrrrrr. Come on SOM, I gave you a 100 now get with the deciding! Shame we can't do a credit card refund-due-to-services-not-rendered thing with med schools (or can we?).
Nope :/
most students live nearby in Lebanon, West Lebanon, Sachem Village is popular for the NH side. For Vermont, Areas like Quechee, white river junction, and Woodstock are popular. some people do live in Hanover. a lot of people also room together in the class. I would say that most people are within 15-20 min from campus my place will probably be up for rent in March when people start getting more acceptances.
Same heremade the tough choice to withdraw from my interview here today...really hope it goes to one of you! Dartmouth seems like an amazing school
Complete around August and OOS
I am pretty late on this, but out of curiosity: I know Geisel is very non-trad friendly, however I see on their financial aid website they only offer $16,000 a year for all non-tuition expenses. Hanover is a very expensive area, so how do the students with families (at least initially) afford housing on such a limited budget? Even Sachem village is more expensive than the allowance...
No problem! There is flexibility with FA, the budget is just an average of everyone's expenses. They make additional allotments for family expenses (especially daycare, etc.) so you just have to talk to them. Also, you will find more affordable housing if you venture outside of the Hanover/Lebanon area. It's so inflated near those places, so look in VT or within 15-20 min driving area. I'd recommend looking early if possible and locking something down. After match, all the incoming residents grab what's available.
So, do people only live in Sachem village or Lebanon if their spouse is making a significant amount? Also, how are the spouse job opportunities (my wife is also a student in graphic design, if that helps [altough this is a more specific question])
Do you find the housing allowance adequate? Granted, you have a room mate, but still.
No, people live all over the place. My wife and I lived in Stone Farms Apts during first year (good for starting out and for pets, but $$$) and during 1st year found a place a little farther out that was bigger/cheaper. I think Sachem is a good area for the price, but you can find other places if you want to. I do agree with @GliaLimitans, housing gets very expensive with heating costs (wrestling that beast currently), so an apartment/plowing+heating included set-up is a good idea for the first year.
Thanks for the answers! If it gets expensive, how did you/others get by on the low amount they give (either at first when spouse doesn’t have a job or when spouse just doesn’t have a job).? Are their financial aid a lot more flexible than the website make it out to be?
Yes. The budget is based off of a yearly survey sent out by FA to get an average COL. You can borrow more if you need it, don't worry.
Yup! Got rejected today. Pretty much given up on this cycle.
Sorry to hear that. Was complete around the same date. Just waiting on the axe at this point...
same here
That's what I like to hear! Congratulations on your acceptance!
They won’t do that. Secondary is non-refundable. The cycle is only half way through. Patience
Not even a matter of “Worth the trouble.” You sign a thing saying non-refundable, thus you lose every time.
You can upload additional documents in the online portal. That's what I did.
My host took me to Ramunto’s, a pizza place, and it is pretty good. There is also a coffee shop right next to the Hanover inn, that’s super popular.
If the sun is still up drive around and just look at the area, it’s absolutely gorgeous.
