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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I find it funny how much this forum reveres Duke because of how few they take from the DMV. Perceptions of schools on here are just driven by perceived exclusivity, and it's gross.[/quote]

It's not just perceived exclusivity.  Duke has become known as a well rounded college experience where kids can have fun, attend sports games and also get a top notch education, while places like Princeton and Yale are known for being competitive and grindy with kids competing with another to get into clubs.  A lot of students (and their parents) want their kids to be in a more well rounded college environment and the weather helps too.  Also, with the protests, lots of Jewish parents have been souring on schools like Columbia and Harvard.  My Asian American, STEM-loving DD with very high stats applied ED to Duke and was deferred.[/quote]

Proud Duke alum here. Unfortunately, I hate to say it but though likely still more relaxed than HYP, Duke has gotten a lot more intense and grindy than it used to be. Kids are more competitive. It has its share of obnoxious pre-Wall Street club and the like. I am not very happy with what is happening with my beloved alma mater and I'm debating whether I want my child to go there. My current take is that they can still have a great time and won't feel obligated to fall in with that crowd, but I will be doing my homework. And I'm trying to figure out what a better option is that is academically rigorous but not super cut-throat.[/quote]

Curious.  What's the downside of "that crowd"?  Not snark. I have no background in finance or WS.[/quote]

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