Worth applying to Duke? - Chance me!

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<p>Tuition is like $37,000 (Room and Board is $10,000), and my parents make way more than $100k so I won't be getting need based scholarship at all. I know Merit Based scholarships are there, but how many are there? I live in SC (what is it like only 15% of Duke comes from Carolina?), and my tuition if I go to a SC university is basically completely payed off (a program from 10 years back and $10,000 in scholarships). </p>

<p>I've heard really good things about Duke, but is it really worth PAYING all this money for Duke Undergrad (undergrad doesn't matter a whole lot compared to graduate)? I know that Duke is a stellar school, but what do you guys think? I'm 1/80 at my school, just a 31 ACT and 2040 SAT, a lot of ECs and a ton of community service, and my essay is great but I'm kind of wondering if I can even get in and whether Duke is worth it.</p>

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<p>you should apply, then decide if you can afford it later, I know I can't afford it as is, but I'm waiting on the $$$.</p>

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<p>I hate wasting money, so that $75 application fee is holding me back if I can't even go to Duke if I get accepted if it's that expensive. I think you're right though, I should just apply first and see what happens, but with an economy like this, I'm just thinking that I should stay in state and apply to Duke for Graduate.</p>

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<p>Duke is one of the most elite institutions in the country. You speak of it as if it's some mediocre school. You have a solid chance, so apply and hope you are accepted.</p>