Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:34     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.


OMG, how is this a?

There is no comparison between the two. Penn all the way.


Because fit matters more than OMG IVY.


Perfect response !
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:33     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:My sister transferred out of Duke because the vibe/community didn't work for her. How long do you have? I'd schedule a quick visit if you can.


Can you share her thoughts about Duke ? TIA
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:31     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.


OMG, how is this a?

There is no comparison between the two. Penn all the way.


Because fit matters more than OMG IVY.


+1 My DC is getting ready to transfer out of a very highly ranked school for somewhere less prestigious because they just aren't happy there.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:30     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:The majority of kids with this choice pick Penn. Unless DC loved Duke as his first choice, I would stick with Penn

https://www.parchment.com/c/college/tools/college-cross-admit-comparison.php?compare=Duke+University&with=University+of+Pennsylvania


No info on why. And those percentages aren't that far apart.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:28     Subject: Re:Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Penn hands down.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:27     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
My sister transferred out of Duke because the vibe/community didn't work for her. How long do you have? I'd schedule a quick visit if you can.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:26     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.


OMG, how is this a?

There is no comparison between the two. Penn all the way.


Because fit matters more than OMG IVY.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:26     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.


OMG, how is this a?

There is no comparison between the two. Penn all the way.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:25     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
The majority of kids with this choice pick Penn. Unless DC loved Duke as his first choice, I would stick with Penn

https://www.parchment.com/c/college/tools/college-cross-admit-comparison.php?compare=Duke+University&with=University+of+Pennsylvania
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:23     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:He applied and didn't visit? He needs to visit. Completely different atmospheres.


That's what I was thinking. Couldn't be more different atmospheres.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:23     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
No idea, but congrats to him! Can you squeeze in a visit?
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:22     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
He applied and didn't visit? He needs to visit. Completely different atmospheres.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:21     Subject: Re:Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Most kids we know who've gotten into both schools picked Duke, unless they also got into HYPSM.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:20     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
This is a tough one! No advice. Congratulations on your good options!
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 10:22     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
DS recently got off the waitlist at Duke and isn't sure what to do, currently committed to Penn. DS will visit Duke but anyone with experience at both schools? Studying math and statistics.