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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A potentially important difference: this coming year Penn is test required while Duke is still test optional, meaning Duke is going to attract many applicants with relatively weak SAT/ACT who self-select out of applying to Penn. [/quote]

Good point. Duke's long-time Dean of Admissions retired after last year and there is an interim in place right now. My guess is that Duke is punting on a decision for now and will let the new Dean decide. My guess is that they will get rid of test optional, but who knows. But for this year's applicant, it is a difference.

Duke also has the Glimpse video in its app (I think that is the name) - it isn't required but it is kind of encouraged. Does Penn have that? I think it is a horrible idea. I'm all for getting to know applicants better but it adds a huge level of stress to an already stressful process, and it further emphasizes Type A, very pointy kids over nice, well-rounded kids who might not be fully formed socially at the age of 17 who used to be more prevalent at these schools.[/quote]

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