Duke vs. Princeton
Sorry for another one of these types of threads, but I'm stuck deciding between these two schools. Both are affordable, so money isn't really a concern. I'll probably be majoring in Economics.
Princeton has grade deflation and a huge mandatory senior thesis, both of which sort of turn me off from the school. And I talked to a lot of the kids there, and I get the impression that it's a really stressful place for anyone. Duke seems like it has a much more vibrant social scene, and I liked the people there a lot more whenever I visited. Compared to most of the people I go to school with, I party a lot. I definitely plan to tone it down some and work harder once I get to college, but I feel like I'd fit in better with the culture at Duke. I like watching sports, and I like all the school spirit that the school has. Do the opportunities on Wall Street garnered by a Princeton diploma justify choosing it over Duke? Are there elite firms that recruit at Princeton but not Duke?
Go where you like the culture. Recruitment between these two is like tossing a coin. If you've been on this site long enough, you know what to do; and granted you start early enough, you'll be perfectly fine.
Seems like you've made up your mind with Duke.
Go to Princeton! How is that even up for debate?
You can study anything you want. IF, you got in, go attend the best university in the world.
Princeton has the most beautiful campus ive ever visited. Take that for what you will.
Id be ecstatic to spend 4 years there.
Princeton wins in placement. Duke wins for culture/fun. They're both amazing schools, and if you visit both and really love one, you shouldn't have any qualms going to one over the other.
Go to Duke if you like it more. This isn't a target vs non target debate. Both schools will get your foot in the door, the rest of the job placement will be dependent on you, the deciding factor won't be if you had gone to Princeton instead of Duke.
Go to Princeton. I understand both are amazing schools, but Princeton is held in a much higher regard than Duke outside of the US.
Absolutely Princeton. They got rid of grade deflation last year, and if you really party as much as you claim, get into one of the bicker eating clubs.
I just have to say, Princeton's campus and surrounding neighborhoods are truly gorgeous. OP, Princeton is the number one ranked undergraduate university in America. Their students also have the added benefit of being close to New York City which makes recruiting relatively pain free. You are really getting the absolute best of all worlds -- education, campus, environment, and prestige (the dreaded "P word" on these boards, it seems). OP, you would be making a dreadful decision by choosing Duke over Princeton.
Seconded.
Both schools are obviously excellent and you can go anywhere with degrees from either one. Don't choose Princeton because some people perceive it to be better, pick the school that is the best fit for you.
Duke is one of the best academic schools with amazing sports, Greek Life, and good recruiting as well.
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