<p>First of all, go to the school that feels right. If you find yourself unhappy with your decision, it could have a negative effect on your entire collegiate experience - grades, social life, etc.</p>
<p>However, I am a little surprised at the comment about the preppy atmosphere and extremely perturbed by MomOfWildChild’s remark that if you think the school is overwrought with preppy and wealthy kids now, it will be worse when you get to Duke.</p>
<p>There are many other threads regarding the perception that Duke is a haven for preppy and wealthy students. I find this so interesting because I had this very conversation with one my S last night (both are at Duke). He had just returned from a weekend with a former high school friend who is at Chapel Hill. She commented that S would be laughed out of any party at UNC or club on Franklin Street because he doesn’t were pastel shirts, khakis and topsiders, but still dresses as he did in high school – Right from the Jersey shore.</p>
<p>Point being – please don’t generalize about students from any school. One of the best things about college is the variety of people you will meet. That’s why I’ll repeat myself – go where it feels right!</p>