<p>vassar was all i ever wanted and duke was beyond that, i never dreamed of going there since chances seemed so slim. i surprisingly got into both, now i have to choose. since this is the vassar forum, it doesn't make sense to ask which would you guys pick. but still, try being objective- why would one be better than the other? for me, vassar is where my heart is, but duke is... duke, you can't turn them down! i realize they are two COMPLETELY different schools. vassar looks like a better fit for a person like me, but duke is ahead in terms of career oportunities and to some extent name recognition.</p>
<p>Well, I'm one of those people who believes in a fit over a name. It's going to be your home for four years, so find what will be best for you. So I'd go with Vassar. Besides, people in the corporate world have heard of it. Good luck with your decision.</p>
<p>My heart:</p>
<p>Vassar: Skinny slick and sharp.</p>
<p>Duke: Obtuse overrated and oblong.</p>
<p>I remember reading about Duke when I decided where to apply around a year ago, and no desire existed.</p>
<p>They are two very different schools - do you want a smaller community, or a larger one? Are you interested in a school where athletics are very prominent, or are played pretty much just for fun? Do you want a school where classes are small, or one where there might be more variety in the course catalog because the school is bigger and can accommodate for more classes? How about politics - will you be more comfortable in a more conservative atmosphere, or a more liberal one? Is there a type of weather that you prefer - distinct fall/winter/spring complete with snow and all, or a warmer/sunnier/hotter/more humid climate? How about social groups - are you more at home among a wide variety of people, or at a school that is known for its preppiness? </p>
<p>They are both great schools, and I firmly believe that both will get you where you want to go in life, so it is really a matter of what kind of atmosphere you prefer.</p>
<p>Good luck and choose Vassar (just kidding)</p>