<p>Consider applying to Duke! Pratt is the most improved engineering college in the country according to US News (and it’s way under-ranked because of its small class size). Plus Duke has a vibrant black community (I know this because I’m part African myself) and a campus of unrivaled beauty. Basketball unites the student body and makes the public at large perceive the school as being incredibly prestigious (not saying that prestige should be one of your primary considerations, but it can’t hurt). The student body has a reputation for being outgoing and unpretentious, so you will undoubtedly be in good company.</p>
<p>Check this article out for more information</p>
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