<p>Hey fellow CC members!! This is my first experience with posting on College Confidential, but I have an extremely tough decision to make this week and would like as much and as varied input as possible.</p>
<p>So I have recently been awarded the Jefferson Scholarship at UVA, which is a full ride plus summer experiences and other benefits.</p>
<p>I have also been awarded the B.N. Duke Scholarship at Duke University, which is also a full ride plus summer experiences and other benefits.</p>
<p>AND I HAVE TO PICK ONE THIS WEEK!!!:O So I would love to hear everyone's input on both the scholarships and the schools as a whole. How they compare, for both the undergraduate experiences and the opportunities they will afford you after college in graduate school and the workplace. Any help is appreciated, I want to make as informed decision as possible. Thanks in advance!!</p>
<p>What a delightful dilemma to have! You really can’t go wrong either way. Either of these scholarships will enhance your college experience and will go with you afterwards.
Have you visited both schools? Do you like one better than the other? Does one have a better department in your likely major?
All other things being equal, I’d give a small edge to Duke, because the students there will be a bit more qualified on average. And hey, the full ride is worth more money there.</p>
<p>@barkk123: I am thinking I want to double major in neuroscience and philosophy, but that could easily change. </p>
<p>@hunt: I have visited both schools, and had an amazing experience during my time at both schools. One thing I preferred at Duke was the stimulating and intimate classroom environment.</p>
<p>@Hunt: Yes, for the Jefferson you have to maintain a 3.0 GPA. For the BN Duke you have to maintain a 3.0 GPA your freshman year and a 3.2 each subsequent year. For both scholarships, if you fail to meet the GPA requirements you are put on probation and given time to bring your grade up.</p>