Muzna, I am also applying to Duke. The prompt asks for a
limit of 1-2 paragraphs suggesting they may not want too much to read. So you have some room to take stuff out.
I spent a great deal of time deciding my major simply because I couldn't pick just one. Throughout high school there were just so many things I wanted to learn and I anticipated a chance to learn everything-I was greedy for knowledge. Politics, economics, law, sociology, psychology, and philosophy were just some of the many things I intended to explore at college.
A good rounded student is good but you
NEVER want to come across as someone who has no clue what they want or doesnt have some clear path in perspective. You can take alot of that out and focus on 1 or a few things you are really interested in pursuing. Believe me it makes a difference.
After all, global warming cannot be solved by simply learning chemistry or physics; it is a combination of public policy and international relations as well many other disciplines.
Completely take out global warming. As a top notch student you should know that global warming is in very high debate and many people dismiss its validity. Duke surely expects us to know that its in debate. I would toss it out completely.
Praying to get in as well, hope to see you there inshallah ;)
Good essay, go back and focus it. Dont jumble around to much, focus and expand on the main points you want to get across, those reasons why duke is right for you.
GOOD LUUUUUUCK !