I think Team work carries a lot of value for Duke. That's something we try very hard to differentiate ourselves from the crowds (or maybe not). After you start you first year study in any top school, you sure soon find out how important is that to you and the whole community. Most of the assignments are done by teams and you will learn from your teamates more than from professors some time. You can also imagine when put hundreds of "elite" students in one small community, lacking of team work spirit will lead the whole program to nowhere.
That's just my own thoughts. I'm sure other schools may have different priorities on their agenda and I fully respect that. |