<p>I am writing the why duke essay...need some inspirations on that. I have searched Duke's websites, but still found nothing stands out. So what do you guys know about the qualities or special programs that are especially strong our unique??</p>
<p>I am going to apply for bio major, by the way</p>
<p>I strongly suggest that if you are looking to write the Why Duke? essay, you come up with something for why you’d like to apply to Duke.</p>
<p>If nothing stands out then why are you applying to the school?</p>
<p>EricPhoenix: There have been several recent CC discussions that incorporate this topic, and a little research might prove helpful. With this said, I fundamentally agree with purplecorn and patriotsfan1. This essay is an important part of your application, perhaps a critical one since it may differentiate you from literally hundreds of very similarly “paper qualified” candidates. Moreover, I strongly suspect Duke’s Admissions Officers and Committee are especially attuned to commonplace “Why Duke?” answers as well as to insincerity. While it may be expeditious to use other individuals’ ideas parasitically, this essay is an endeavor where laziness probably isn’t wise and where research and difficult, thoughtful deliberation concerning Duke’s lifelong benefits to YOU are probably required.</p>
<p>Just remember that you are worthy of your own research in this matter. For each person, there are likely a multitude of institutions that would <em>suffice</em> - your job is to parse out those few that would <em>really</em> let you become your best you and then to tell <em>them</em> why :)</p>