<p>Believe me, I know how you feel. My D has been agonizing over Rice vs Duke for the past week and she finally chose Duke. She also went to Rice for a visit and loved the campus and the residential college system. Even though our preference has been Duke all along, our D did open our eyes up on giving Rice a chance. If she really wanted to go there, we were prepared to back her. </p>
<p>One thing she considered was the global/national reach of each school and its alumni for the future. She felt that Duke had more to offer in this regard. </p>
<p>Also, she projected herself into each school and asked herself if she would feel any future regrets by her choice. If you don’t feel you will have any regrets by your choice, then it very well could be the right choice. </p>
<p>Sometimes, we Asian parents are too overbearing and it’s hard to give up control.<br>
Do the best you can, be successful, be considerate of your parents, and your parents will be proud of you no matter what your choice is. </p>
<p>I wish you the best of luck!</p>