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Would anyone recommend choosing Georgetown over Duke and why?
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Georgetown vs. Duke 05 Jan 2007, 13:02
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Would anyone recommend choosing Georgetown over Duke and why?
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I couldnt think of a reason, other than Georgetown is in DC, which is a cool city.
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Georgetown vs. Duke 05 Jan 2007, 13:28
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that was my conclusion as well but wanted to make sure I am not missing something. thx!
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Georgetown vs. Duke 05 Jan 2007, 13:35
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Any money involved? Duke is probably the better overall program at this point in time, but GTown has its strengths and appears to be on the rise.
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Georgetown vs. Duke 05 Jan 2007, 14:05
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I didn't know you were IN at Duke. Congrats from a fellow admit ! What other schools are in the mix ?

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partial scholarship to Duke.

Have not applied to G-town, hence the question - deciding if it is worth the effort (eveyything by essays is already submitted, even had an interview)
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Georgetown vs. Duke Updated on: 10 Mar 2007, 09:10
Originally posted by EconGirl on 05 Jan 2007, 14:17.
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thanks you too! I am waiting to hear from: yale, wharton, columbia and NYU. you?
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Georgetown vs. Duke 05 Jan 2007, 14:26
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Still waiting on Anderson. Ding from Wharton after interview.

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I didn't know you were IN at Duke. Congrats from a fellow admit ! What other schools are in the mix ?

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Have not applied to G-town, hence the question - deciding if it is worth the effort (eveyything by essays is already submitted, even had an interview)

thanks you too! I am waiting to hear from: yale, wharton, columbia and NYU. you?
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Georgetown vs. Duke 05 Jan 2007, 17:48
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It would be hard to come up with a general reason for picking Gtwn over Duke except perhaps someone seeking a joint degree at Georgetown's Walsh or JHU's SAIS in DC.
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I am in similar dilemma. Applied to Georgetown and Duke for the Class of 2014. Got admission at both schools. Gtown provided 10k scholarships for each year. Currently, I live and work in DC area so location-wise and scholarship-wise Gtown sounds attractive to me. However, I would like to hear from the forum on whether to go for Duke or Gtown. I think both schools carry equal names locally but when it comes to the network and accessibility to some top-notch employers, career services, academics, and network of students and alumni, Duke seems to have higher ratings among MBA seekers. Would like to hear from you guys. I need to decided soon as my first choice programs (Booth and Johnson) has waitlisted me.

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I am in similar dilemma. Applied to Georgetown and Duke for the Class of 2014. Got admission at both schools. Gtown provided 10k scholarships for each year. Currently, I live and work in DC area so location-wise and scholarship-wise Gtown sounds attractive to me. However, I would like to hear from the forum on whether to go for Duke or Gtown. I think both schools carry equal names locally but when it comes to the network and accessibility to some top-notch employers, career services, academics, and network of students and alumni, Duke seems to have higher ratings among MBA seekers. Would like to hear from you guys. I need to decided soon as my first choice programs (Booth and Johnson) has waitlisted me.

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I'm about 90% sure you should pick Duke. The only reasons to go to G-town would be:
-you absolutely love DC and never want to leave
-you hate Durham
-you didn't like your experience at Duke (assuming you've visited)
-you want to work in federal consulting or in some sort of government position

The scholarship money really shouldn't matter...what do you want to do post-MBA?
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Georgetown vs. Duke 22 Mar 2012, 07:43
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I'm about 90% sure you should pick Duke. The only reasons to go to G-town would be:
-you absolutely love DC and never want to leave
-you hate Durham
-you didn't like your experience at Duke (assuming you've visited)
-you want to work in federal consulting or in some sort of government position

The scholarship money really shouldn't matter...what do you want to do post-MBA?
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You hit the bull, RG0105. I think you get a free steak now! haha