Duke University optional essay. Do i do it?

cmckeon45
Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:59:25 +0000

the duke application has an essay labeled as optional. the prompt is as follows.

Duke University seeks a talented, engaged student body that embodies the wide range of human experience; we believe that the diversity of our students makes our community stronger. If you’d like to share a perspective you bring or experiences you’ve had to help us understand you better-perhaps related to a community you belong to, your sexual orientation or gender identity, or your family or cultural background-we encourage you to do so. Real people are reading your application, and we want to do our best to understand and appreciate the real people applying to Duke. (250 word limit)

As a white male with not much to write about, would it be better to skip this essay or write something that may not be too impressive? thanks!