<p>I, too, am absolutely torn between Duke and UChicago. Yesterday I went to bed completely certain that UChi was the one, today I wake up and I’m on the fence once more.</p>
<p>I have a couple of questions if anyone is up to answer them :)</p>
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<li><p>Is the grade deflation (I’m not sure if that’s the right term to use) at Chicago a concern to any of you current students? I read that a 3.25 GPA earns one a spot on the Dean’s List. At Duke, my brother had to maintain a 3.9 GPA to be on the Dean’s List and even when he did, he missed the “with Distinctions” title by a spot. Do you guys worry whether your future employers will understand that a 3.2 is good at Chicago, or does the fact that you attended Chicago actually suffice? (I’m being totally serious. Forgive me if I sounded pompous in any way.)</p></li>
<li><p>My Dad also said that GPA counts for less if you don’t apply to grad schools right away after undergrad. Should I leave Chicago with a 3.2, work for a few years, and then try to get into a good grad school, will the 3.2 hurt my chances at the top tier ones?</p></li>
<li><p>I don’t know what I’ll be majoring in yet. Personally I’m very interested in History (Arab-Israeli, Israeli-Palestinian conflicts, rise of religious fundamentalism) and also Biology (genetics and genomics). However, my key concern is getting a job when I graduate, and for that, I should definitely choose Biology (or so I’ve been told). I know the humanities side of UChi is amazingly awesome - can anyone give me a quick review of the science departments? In this matter I’m especially torn because Duke is right in the “research triangle” which could boost my employment chances. At the same time though, I want to make sure I have a great Arts/Humanities education because I’m more of that kinda girl; I love literature and history. (I’m actually anti-Math and anti-Physics. The only science I can stand and happen to love is Biology, and some Chemistry.)</p></li>
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<p>Thanks muchly <333 If any of my questions are unclear (I think they may be, LOL, I’ve been so worried about making the right choice), please do ask me to clarify. I’ve been leaning towards UChi, but these are the things that have been pulling me back.</p>
<p>Crescat scientia; vita excolatur!</p>