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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Duke seems like it would be a great mix of fun and strong academic.

The Ivies of 2023 are super unappealing to my kids: a mix of DEI admits and super intense gunner kids who founded 17 non-profits in high school or put up with their parents doing the same (yuck). 
No thanks.  My kids have no interest (less than none, really) although my senior has the stats to enter the "Ivy lottery."

Duke seems the the best chance to [b]have the prestige and academics [/b]but also the big, fun school with at least some "normal kids."  [/quote]

In SoCal, USC is never seen as a school with more "prestige and academics.". It's seen as the [/b]U[b]niversity of [b]S[/b]poiled [b]C[/b]hildren. 
It's for kids who couldn't get into UCLA - the same way Duke is seen as a school for those who couldn't get into the U of NC - Chapel Hill.  [/quote]

LOL completely wrong on both.  
They may choose UNC or UCLA for financial reasons with in-state tuitions.
No one in their right mind would choose UNC over Duke otherwise.

USC is highly academic especially in the fields of Engineering, CS, Business, etc. not to mention the world best School of Cinematic Arts.
Hence USC grads are highly regarded in the industries.  Industries definitely wouldn't like spoiled kids.
There are spoiled kids in every prestigious schools.  USC is full of bright smart intelligent and independent kids.

https://www.collegetransitions.com/dataverse/top-feeders-engineering
USC #1, UCLA #8

https://www.collegetransitions.com/dataverse/top-feeders-tech
USC #2, UCLA #9

https://www.collegetransitions.com/dataverse/top-feeders-banking
USC #10, UCLA #18

I think the rumor was created by rejects and UCLA parents.

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No. Impartial observer residents agree UCLA is an amazing option. Just consider their locations. UCLA is surrounded by Beverly Hills. It's absolutely stunning. UCS is surrounded by ghettos. Just google number of USC students who were murdered.  [/quote]

So sounds like UCLA kids are the spoiled ones[/quote]

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