<p>I never really understood the Brown or Duke phenomena. Both are good schools, with solid academics and good social life, but neither is a leader in any academic field or produces leaders in a particular profession… I don’t see anyone, if not for a higher admission rate, would choose Brown or Duke over ANY OTHER university in the country, let along binding themselves to the school. </p>
<p>Here’s something interesting to read: [Confessions</a> of a Prep School College Counselor - The Atlantic (September 2001)](<a href=“http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200109/flanagan]Confessions”>Confessions of a Prep School College Counselor - The Atlantic)</p>