UNC or Duke???

Sligh_Anarchist
Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:36:41 +0000

I really dread the idea of posting my information in the Chances forum; however, I would really like some opinions from others regarding my situation as to applications next year. Let me give you the basics:

Live in NC
Junior (11th); Valedictorian -> 1/200
SAT = 1900; shooting for 2000.
EC’s: Leo Club (all four years), Competitive Card Club (all four years), and Varsity Wrestling manager (lame, I just keep score and settle judging disputes), National Honor Society (11, 12)
Going to Governor’s School this summer
Taking toughest course load - all AP’s and classes at UNC-Greensboro
Very poor student; 4 children, single mom situation; hoping for lots of aid

So, those are the basics. I would really like to know should I shoot for Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill next fall. If I go for Duke, I am going ED; however, what if they don’t offer me enough aid? Can I back out? My ultimate preference is to attend Duke for the name recognition, but I feel UNC has comparable academics. Do you think I could even get into Duke with my stats as it is? I am iffy on Duke; however, I feel that I could easily get into UNC as it is. What do you think?

Thanks