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Hello. I just wanted to say....rest assured that Duke is not stuck-up, as some of the earlier posts I have read alluded to. These essays about which many of you complain - keep in mind the Adcom takes the time to read them and form an opinion about your character and the type of applicant you are holistically. Many other Adcoms choose instead to filter you based on numbers and statistics, and we all know these things do not define a person. I would like to spin this positively and encourage you to instead be grateful for the people who sit on this committee, the people who WANT to take the extra time to get to know you. Even if writing isn't your forte, be thankful you get the chance to express your unique candidacy. With that said, good luck to all! Rest assured these secondaries matter so write your hearts out! 😍