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[quote=Anonymous]I have to admit that I would be thrilled if one of my kids got into Duke. My oldest is a 10th grader now in public school. There are a lot of Duke grads in the DC area. I know 6-7 very well and while they are pretty nice, they are all kind of annoying too. They constantly brag about Duke and they all act like they are super smart even though they seem just like most others I know (reasonably smart and hardworking but nothing extraordinary). The ivy grads that I know (similar number) seem much more low key. Also, my Duke friends are obsessed with their kids going to Duke and act like it is not an option to go to a no-name SLAC or a generic state school. My Ivy friends are more understanding that their kids may not get into their ivy and also may have no interest in going there. All the Duke people I know were also in frats/sororities so it seems a big deal there. Most of them also have their kids doing Cotillion now and say it is critical for life success. I know I am generalizing terribly but it is hard not to form an impression from the people you know. That being said, I will plan on taking my kid for a visit there and will try to keep an open mind.[/quote]

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