Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do

[Anonymous]

DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.

[Anonymous]

This is a tough one! No advice. Congratulations on your good options!

[Anonymous]

Most kids we know who've gotten into both schools picked Duke, unless they also got into HYPSM.

[Anonymous]

He applied and didn't visit? He needs to visit. Completely different atmospheres.

[Anonymous]

No idea, but congrats to him! Can you squeeze in a visit?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He applied and didn't visit? He needs to visit. Completely different atmospheres.

That's what I was thinking. Couldn't be more different atmospheres.

[Anonymous]

The majority of kids with this choice pick Penn. Unless DC loved Duke as his first choice, I would stick with Penn

https://www.parchment.com/c/college/tools/college-cross-admit-comparison.php?compare=Duke+University&with=University+of+Pennsylvania

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.

OMG, how is this a?

There is no comparison between the two. Penn all the way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.

OMG, how is this a?

There is no comparison between the two. Penn all the way.

Because fit matters more than OMG IVY.

[Anonymous]

My sister transferred out of Duke because the vibe/community didn't work for her. How long do you have? I'd schedule a quick visit if you can.

[Anonymous]

Penn hands down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The majority of kids with this choice pick Penn. Unless DC loved Duke as his first choice, I would stick with Penn

https://www.parchment.com/c/college/tools/college-cross-admit-comparison.php?compare=Duke+University&with=University+of+Pennsylvania

No info on why. And those percentages aren't that far apart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.

OMG, how is this a?

There is no comparison between the two. Penn all the way.

Because fit matters more than OMG IVY.

+1 My DC is getting ready to transfer out of a very highly ranked school for somewhere less prestigious because they just aren't happy there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My sister transferred out of Duke because the vibe/community didn't work for her. How long do you have? I'd schedule a quick visit if you can.

Can you share her thoughts about Duke ? TIA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.

OMG, how is this a?

There is no comparison between the two. Penn all the way.

Because fit matters more than OMG IVY.

Perfect response !