<p>I am faced with the difficult situation of picking out where I want to go.</p>
<p>I got into Yale and Duke. What are some reasons I should/should not pick Yale...or Duke (if you're knowledgeable in Duke) I'm not extremely concerned with the name of Yale since Duke is also prestigious. Money is no issue since I received a great financial aid packet. Eventually I want to go to medical school, but I do not want to major in the typical medical student majors like: chem, biochem, bio, etc. A list of pros/cons would be very helpful. Thanks!</p>
<p>Oh, I also got into Stanford and Dartmouth.</p>
<p>Well... it's good that you don't want to major in sciences at yale because "Science Hill" at yale is a mile away from main campus and requires a shuttle to get to. IMO, that's why Yale sucks for sciences. Duke is good for premed. But ultimately... med school is based on MCATS + GPA.</p>
<p>My perception is that there is a different vibe on campus. I think the Greek scene is more visible and important at Duke than at Yale. I also think Duke is more conservative than Yale on a number of measures. It depends on the student whether these things are good or bad. I think the Greek scene is bigger and the campuses are more conservative at Stanford and Dartmouth as well.</p>
<p>While the social life on the Yale campus is excellent and people don't go to New York all the time, it's nice to have such a great city only a quick train ride away. </p>
<p>The weather is nicer at Duke.</p>
<p>Yale's residential college system really is something special.</p>
<p>Visit your top choices if at all possible. If you've got good FA packages, Yale may help you come to Bulldog Days.</p>
<p>your real choice in my view is b/w stanford and yale since these are the two that will best prepare you for med admissions (just look at admit rates...yale's is beyond excellent).</p>
<p>the distance to science classes is almost irrelevant, since at most ivy's science buildings are far away..its just a result of the history of these schools trying to cope with modern developments.</p>
<p>Hah, how I wish I could choose between Duke and Yale. I'm happy to be going to Duke, but Yale... Yale was my dream school for soooo long.</p>
<p>Visit both and decide what you like from there, though--just because it's no contest for me doesn't mean that you might see something different in the comparison.</p>
<p>yes, Duke's admit rate is very good. Yale's however, is higher. I can provide no links to substantiate this, but having seen the numbers in person at both schools, I know this. </p>
<p>Roughly, given that you're saying that Duke's is 85%, Yale shows theirs to be over 90%...so that in itself is something</p>
<p>sphairistic, I WANT to be in your shoes. When I learned about my acceptance to Duke I went crazy because I didn't think I had a chance. And I also love Duke. Then the next day I learned about Yale...Now, let me tell you. Yale is my dream school, but I do not know much <em>anything</em> about it. So I was hoping I would be rejected before I checked my decision. Lo and behold, I got in. I was floating for an hour after I found out my decision. But then I fell back into the harsh reality of making a choice before May. This may sound silly, but I felt depressed b/c if I choose one, I lose the other. Ugh. </p>
<p>I'm visiting Duke right now for their Blue Devil Days and I will come to the Yale Bulldog Day on the 16th. </p>
<p>Thank you for all your help. Please keep on giving advice/information.</p>
<p>Go with the school you like the most. The distinction will be clear after you go to each school's admitted students weekend. I think you'll like Yale more, but I'm biased :p</p>