<p>that's a pretty startling figure, though of course there's more to it than that.</p>
<p>duke's program is up and coming. it's nothing special right now and again i would say that at this point, the question is, do you want to actually BE an engineer or not? GT wins in this regard; Duke wins in keeping doors open.</p>
<p>Let's be honest. You're probably not getting into Duke anyway, and it's an s-load of money for mostly a name. GATech sucks (bad part of town, too many guys, kinda boring, smells weird), but they do have a good Engineering program. Plus, there's the HOPE scholarship, in-state tuition, and more diversity. Go to GATech.</p>
<p>GATech is in bad part of town? I just went to Atlanta and I thought midtown is one of the hottest and most trendy areas in Atlanta right now. Granted, most of GA Tech is on the other side of the freeway and maybe it's very different there?</p>
<p>why would you say i prob won't get in if you don't know me? that was kinda rude just saying dat.</p>
<p>Midtown is nice...during the day and in certain parts. Other parts are pretty seedy and run down. You don't see that because you can't tell where GA Tech ends and where Midtown begins.</p>
<p>luckybug: I wasn't trying to be rude, just honest. Duke is very selective, and they try to engender excitement about applying, then reject people to up their ranking. I wouldn't even waste my time applying there, especially since the field you want to go into isn't Duke's specialty. Down here you have the HOPE scholarship and a school with a better engineering program. It really should be a no-brainer.</p>
<p>so who r those who get in?</p>
<p>2200 in SAT
SAT subject tests
Math II 800
Korean 800
Chemistry 780
took every AP courses I could possibly take in high school with honors.
High GPA top 10%
Varsity Soccer
numerous clubs n volunteer includin tutoring.
do i have chance?</p>
<p>Sure, you have a chance. A really good chance, in fact. But considering what field you want to enter, I don't think it's wise for you to go to Duke just because of the name recognition.</p>