Collegial, great professors, great vibe, lots of opportunities for clubs

Frat culture, not near to any major financial market, not commercial

please be aware that it may not be as diverse as it may seem

Yes

Facilities, Breadth of Scholastic Opportunities, Athletic Tradition, Lively Social Atmosphere and Beautiful Campus.

Former President Richard Broadhead was disconnected from students and alumni the administration generally reflected his lack of leadership.

A Duke education will create a lifetime of career opportunities and social connections.

Yes

Great sports and opportunities for internships and travel, paid for by the school.

Some students can be a bit intense. Many people will party until 2 in the morning, be in the library by 8 a.m. and start day drinking on the quad by 2 p.m.

Consider how comfortable you will be with the majority of your life on campus. Most students don't get very involved with and don't explore the community of Durham. There is not much to do outside of school work.

Yes

You will be challenged here, academically and socially. For better or worse, the negatives of the school (importance of Greek life, effortless perfection, hook-up culture, etc.) will only make you a stronger person. On the academic side, upper level classes are small and discussion is encouraged. If you make the effort, you will get to know professors who are the leaders in their field of thought.

Durham is not quite a college city, but it is getting there. It can feel small sometimes, but upperclassmen usually manage to find time to explore, while freshman/sophomores are still entrenched in the university culture.

I recommend coming in with all the confidence you had in high school, developing some humility along the way, but never losing that confidence. Many students lose self-esteem being surrounded by individuals who are as good or better than they are, and it can take a real hit on self-confidence, especially as these students are coming out of high school as the best of the best.

Yes

flexible core classes/degree requirements. small classes. very accessible professors and independent research encouraged

common application with unique application questions

2

2012

I am in the pratt school of engineering which has many requirements for our majors but reasonable class sizes.

I applied early decision. The Ed rate is about 30% while regular is about 10%.

1

2013

small class size, great professors, many research opportunities (even for freshmen), difficult classes but very engaging

1

2013

Pratt School of Engineering accepts all AP credit. Engineering curriculum doesn't compromise liberal arts opportunities.

Quintessential college campus - everything you'll ever need is on campus. Can be a bit of a bubble. Going out into Durham/Chapel Hill for a break from campus life is really easy.

Merit-based scholarships available... fairly unique to Duke among top-tier schools.

Different essay for Pratt vs. Trinity

2

2012

common app with supplement

1

2013