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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]kid in both-Duke and Northwestern--, Duke seems academically better-less grade deflation, more on the up and coming in rankings---- but socially bubble, very claustrophobic and seems no place to escape social pressure, also way into Chicago more than Durham--does it make sense to choose NU? engineering and possible pre med?[/quote]

There’s no wrong answer with those two choices! If they prefer Northwestern, then yes, it makes sense to choose Northwestern!

Both schools are academically excellent. Truly. At their level, any differences in preception, prestige, rankings, placement rates etc, are small and immaterial. Don’t make yourself crazy trying to split hairs in an attempt to distinguish one from the other. They’re both stellar on that dimension.

Enciurage and allow your DC to choose the school where they will feel most comfortable living for the next four years. Their college will ge their new home. So which one feels like the best social and emotional fit for them?

If having access to Chicago is a big factor for them, then yes, they should absolutely choose Northwestern and not look back. We visited and spoke with students at NU who said they love taking the train or an uber to the city - some once or twice a month, some weekly or more often. They go to do whatever interests them - games, concerts, the Art Institue (free for NU students), parties and events hosted by NU Greek orgs, internships, volunteer/service learning clubs and activities etc. (By the way, the kids we met were incredibly nice - warm, friendly, and down to Earth.)

Whatever choice they make will be a great one. It’s not crazy to choose NU over Duke or Duke over NU. Encourage your kid to pick the school where they think they’ll be happiest just being themself. From there, everything will feel easier and will go more smoothly.[/quote]

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