This essay is for my Duke application and I was wondering if it would be considered good. Im tryna

submit it today. thanks guys.
If you are applying to the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences as a first year applicant, please discuss why you consider Duke a good match for you. Is there something particular about Duke that attracts you? (Please limit your response to no more than 150 words.

Quite honestly, I did not know much about Duke till my aunt mentioned it to me my freshmen year. That changed after she handed 15 year old me a pamphlet about "The Blue Devils". I was immediately hooked on to the beauty that is Duke. I was fascinated by the beautiful chapel and its Gothic architecture, the global diversity of the students, and the great medicine program( one of the top in the nation!). I mean, why wouldn't I want to go to a school that offers me all I want plus more?

At Duke, I can see myself researching and studying abroad for HIV in South Africa. At Duke, I can see myself developing a strong relationship with my professors because of the low student:teacher ratio. At Duke, I can see myself going to support my blue devils against the Hoyas. Overall, Duke is a prefect fit for me

Despite this question being only 150 words, I feel that you need to explain more. Additionally, mentioning the fact that you was 15 when your aunt handed you a pamphlet is irrelevant. Maybe you shouldn't mention the fact about you not knowing about Duke. You could just tell a little white lie about how you desire Duke, or you can leave that part out entirely.

Mahlet, don't submit this essay today. It still needs more work before it can even be close to submission ready. Your essay is very superficial in consideration, doesn't really show any commonalities between your academic goals or interests and the course curriculum or mission and objectives of the Duke University. All of which are components that should have been part and parcel of your response to the prompt.

When you tell the reviewer that you were attracted to the university by a simple pamphlet, that shows a lack of interest in the true academic integrity or educational beliefs of the institution. At the moment, you don't share anything of value with the university within your statement. It would be in your application's best interest if you tried to do a little background check on the more serious reasons that Duke would be a good educational match for you. Anything from an interest in particular courses, to a specific professor you hope to learn from would be acceptable responses.

The idea behind the prompt is to show that you know what Duke stands for, you have a real interest in their academic offerings, and you will be able to benefit from the educational standards and programs that they offer. Try to create the connection regarding the "perfect match" concept that the prompt is asking you to discuss.

Hi there.i just want to give you some tips about duke. From what I have heard, Duke values diversity and teamwork. It also seems to prefer students good at sport. You may try to match their values. Hope this helps.