<p>It seems like you are attracted to Harvard solely because of its prestige. Just because it is more prestigious and more famous does not mean it has more resources than a place like Stanford or Duke. If I were in your shoes, I would narrow it down to Stanford or Duke. I’ve heard Harvard tends to focus more on grad students versus undergrads (you’ll need to confirm this yourself by talking to Harvard undergrads), but I feel both Stanford and Duke have strong undergraduate focuses. To be honest, I’ve been quite amazed at the resources available at Duke for undergrads.</p>
<p>Also, I know Duke tends to have this reputation of being a party/fratty school. However, the majority of people at Duke don’t fit this fratty/sorority girl stereotype, and you should be able to find your niche at Duke. I was very anti-Greek before coming to Duke, and I’m still been overall satisfied with my experience here. I hope you had a chance to visit Duke and check out the social scene here.</p>
<p>You can’t go wrong with your decision, whatever school you choose. It’s all nitpicking from here on out – all three schools will offer you an amazing experience. Best of luck with your decision!</p>