Duke supplements?

College Essays
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<p>Hi everyone! I'm applying to Duke in the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, and the essay is on Why Duke? I've filled that out, but there is an optional essay that goes as follows:</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>There is also a place where you can upload a resume.</p>

<p>Should I write the optional essay or upload a resume? I can write based on communities and family/culture, but not based on the sexual aspect as I am straight. </p>

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<p>Write the essay so the college can learn more about you. And a good essay will convince admissions to lean toward a Yes for you.</p>

<p>Also check out this article:
<a href=“http://www.compasseducationstrategies.com/2012/10/should-i-answer-the-optional-essay-on-my-college-applications/”>http://www.compasseducationstrategies.com/2012/10/should-i-answer-the-optional-essay-on-my-college-applications/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Hope this helps. Best of luck! : )</p>