<p>I made this thread on facebook group with the intention of helping out some kids spark ideas and **** for the class of 2014.</p>
<p>This is a collection of some of the essays accepted 2013 students wrote for their optional “why duke” essay
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<p>Why, can I tell you how amazing you are? Seriously, I have been so perplexed by how to answer these questions. I want to go just because?! But this has helped me understand! Thanks again!</p>