<p>Dear all,</p>
<p>I'm currently considering between an undergraduate education at Duke or Cornell. I am looking to study either Economics or Public Policy at Duke. At Cornell, I'm considering the AEM program.</p>
<p>Below are some of factors important to me, which I hope will aid in your assessment:</p>
<p>Strength of the programs by their respective schools.</p>
<p>Career opportunities and job placement: As with everyone else, I am keen on entering the banking/finance/consultancy industry.</p>
<p>Academics: I'd prefer if the school did not practice grade deflation, where it is possible for most students to do well without spending all their time studying.</p>
<p>Students: I understand that competition exists in every school. However, I'd prefer collaborative, compete-with-myself competition rather than cutthroat competition. I'd also like to be around students who know how to play and enjoy themselves.</p>
<p>Cohesiveness: I'd like it if the school was not segregated along any lines. I have also heard of negative comments in some schools of the divide between students in fraternities/sororities and those that are not. </p>
<p>Mobility: I wish to have the choice to work and be employed in different parts of the country and possibly overseas.</p>
<p>Much thanks to those who have provided me with advice previously. I would appreciate any additional comments or insights. </p>
<p>Thank you.</p>