Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 13:39     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Why is it on DCUM there are so many Duke or Penn threads? They are ranked similarly...and that's 1000% where the similarities end.

I just don't get it. I see few Duke or Vanderbilt threads, yet seems like those would be two schools that make more sense to choose between.

For the life of me, I can't imagine someone who really likes Duke liking Penn and vice versa...and I also can't imagine picking one school because it is ranked #6 vs #7.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 13:35     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:If he didn't like it enough to visit, why does he want to go? Definitely visit if he's still interested, because they are two completely different schools.


This is a very let them eat cake question.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 13:32     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Definitely visit. Mine did not like the vibe at Penn and loved Duke. Others we talked to felt the complete opposite. Don't make the decision without visiting. They are so different that your kid will likely have a strong feeling one way or the other.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 13:21     Subject: Re:Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
The Ivy shills are strong today. Ignore these responses and make the decision after your visit... you will get nothing out of this thread.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 13:14     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
PENN!
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 13:03     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Duke has great alumni support after graduation. A distant relative graduated from there and kind of stumbled in life and Duke helped him with job placement even a few years after graduation. I was impressed.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 12:37     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:Duke. Many people confuse Penn with Penn State.


bone head comment
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 12:35     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If he didn't like it enough to visit, why does he want to go? Definitely visit if he's still interested, because they are two completely different schools.

Many people don't visit until they are accepted and the school is a finalist.


+1. Also, OP mentioned that he's visiting soon.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 12:17     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Coose Duke
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 12:17     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:If he didn't like it enough to visit, why does he want to go? Definitely visit if he's still interested, because they are two completely different schools.

Many people don't visit until they are accepted and the school is a finalist.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 12:16     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Duke. Many people confuse Penn with Penn State.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 12:14     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Different strokes, but I’d take Penn/PA over Duke/NC any day.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 12:09     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
If he didn't like it enough to visit, why does he want to go? Definitely visit if he's still interested, because they are two completely different schools.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:59     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:
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


Another source:

https://www.crimsoneducation.org/us/blog/cross-yield-rankings/



Who cares what all the sheep pick? Duke all the way. Just visit the campuses and your decision will be easy. I point on the stupid US News rung?!
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2024 11:58     Subject: Off the waitlist at Duke - unsure what to do
Anonymous wrote:
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


Another source:

https://www.crimsoneducation.org/us/blog/cross-yield-rankings/


The only Ivy people choose Duke over is Cornell 🥲