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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here: she wants a school that has academically driven kids, but a strong social vibe as well. [b]She loves duke which and Also likes vanderbilt. Both are academic but with sports and spirit[/b]. Both are very hard to get into. Doesn't want a school with just a party reputation...[/quote]

Definitely check out Wake then. 
-- current Vanderbilt parent[/quote]

I keep hearing wake is the new Vanderbilt.
True?[/quote]

Maybe?  We visited a few times and I get the sense that Wake today is like Vandy was 20+ years ago.  In terms of vibes, heavy regional representation, racial and SES demographics and stats of incoming kids.

Vanderbilt today is much more grindy than DCUM realizes, and a lot less SEC tailgate parties with homogenous blonde legacy rich children. OP shouldn't let IG influence her daughter too heavily on these aspects.  The reality on the ground is more like Cornell or Northwestern and less like Alabama than TikTok might lead you to believe.

-- current Vanderbilt parent[/quote]

Yes, this is what i hear about Vanderbilt as well.  Have you toured it this year?  We toured during the summer and tour group was all Asians and geeky whites.  No white preppy kids (ala Vanderbilt of 10 years ago) at all.  [/quote]

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