Duke vs. JHU Woodrow Wilson Fellowship

Colleges & Universities Duke University
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<p>Hi I got the woodrow wilson research fellowship at johns hopkins but I also got into Duke. I was wondering if anyone has any input on where I should go. I am aiming for med school btw and I’m really into medical research. Here are my thoughts:</p>

<p>PRO JHU:

  1. Great academics and research
  2. Woodrow Wilson Research Fellowship (only 20-30 ppl get it each year)</p>

<p>CON:

  1. Grade deflation, maybe cutthroat, and worse GPA for med school
  2. Less free time, school spirit</p>

<p>PRO DUKE:

  1. Fun and engaging place to be
  2. I like the atmosphere better than JHU</p>

<p>CON:

  1. No WW Fellowship</p>

<p>Please help me. I want the best chance to get into med school. I love research and WW fellowship is perfect for me, but I like Duke better. </p>

<p>Could there be any clearer dilemma between Academics and Quality of Life?</p>

<p>Note: I realize I am posting in the duke forum, but still.</p>

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<p>My friend’s daughter finished from Duke with some type of scholarship and she got into all the 15 med school she applied to including Harvard and Stanford. I am guessing the opportunities in both schools may be equal. No bias stuff here as my daughter is also in a similar situation as you. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Any chance that you’ll consider the MD/PhD route vs. the traditional MD-only route?</p>

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<p>@SBR: yes, I am thinking of md/ phd because I love research too</p>