Where are the moderators when we need them
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Originally Posted by
Wander
Let me repeat. You have absolutely no clue what this kid's GMAT scores are, you have absolutely no clue what his essays looked like, you have absolutely no clue what his recommendations looked like, and you have a slight clue that his GPA might be around a certain value (a value which is significantly lower than Fuqua's average, by the way). It's fine to consider what is likely, but you have no idea what is likely.
Saying "since Duke is such a highly rated school and I don't know anything about this kid's application, it's possible he didn't have what it takes to get in" is reasonable. Saying "I have a hard time believing that UNC or UVA wouldn't accept this kid" when you know absolute crap about him is not reasonable.
Your rip of FDA is totally uncalled for. His posts include, at most, no more speculation than your own. Let's tone it down a little bit.
I will say this much, Fuqua has let in many former athletes without work experience. Tommy Amaker was admitted but did not finish. Joe Alleva's son, Jeff, graduated a year or so ago. I'm certain if researched you'd find many others. I have no idea if Zach was admitted, not admitted, or even applied. It remains a very good possibility that even if admitted he did not relish paying for that second year. The earlier posts that stated he might not have THIS year paid for in full do not seem based in any kind of reality however. He is quite possibly the best player in the country. Whatever and why-ever, he will be missed at Duke but he gave us a fun few years. Just wish him luck at Bryant, playing under a very good man.