Duke University optional essay. Do i do it?

sherpa
Mon, 13 Oct 2014 22:13:29 +0000

Duke says the optional essay is truly optional. DD believed them, skipped the essay, and was accepted ED.

I love the optional essays, because it ALMOST is a vehicle that eliminates qualified applicants in favor of a just as qualified applicant who really loves the school.

Applying ED gives the school the same message and it seemed to work for DD.