<p>I find nothing wrong with Duke’s academics but felt weird being at campus surrounded in trees. And i just cant see myself deserting a community that needs me. I have had the privilege to been impacted by other UC students and feel that my calling is to remain in S. Cal and establish that same bridge for minorities that helped me get into college. I know it may seem kind of a cliche response but I would feel that If i go to Duke I’d be helping no one. It sounds confusing but i don’t know how else to word it. Do you think i would be at disadvantage for like grad school/ law school? And why is it these privates have better acceptances to grad schools then states, is it because of less students or are do they truly prepare you better?</p>