<p>Would Duke emphasize the common app essay more because the other is optional? Or does the Why Duke carry more or less equal weight if you choose to submit it. </p>
<p>May seem like a stupid question, but I’m honestly wondering.</p>
<p>I don’t know which one is valued more, but for sure, you’d better do the ‘why Duke?’ essay. They are both highly valued; that why duke essay has to be Mac Daddy for you to get in here I think, truly. Lotta weight on that one essay.</p>
<p>the kitesurfer.</p>