I love Duke University

Me too.

Hi Pain (admit.org legend), would you be comfortable sharing a bit about your experience in the secondary writing process and your experience with Duke so far? If not, no worries!

I haven’t started school so far but I can only speak positively to anything Duke related so far. It’s a big reason why i picked it.

What questions did you have for me?

Waitlist is a death sentence here

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Hi. Can you please post the essay prompts?

Thanks for the response! Since there are so many prompts, I was curious how you tackled them. More specifically, would you recommend always bringing it back to the school or medicine? I feel like it could be super redundant, but I am unsure what qualities schools are looking for. To note, I will be using the optional prompt for a "Why Duke" essay but outside that I have mostly tried to focus on my own interests and experiences so far.

In terms of Duke Medicine itself, how was the secondary and interview and process and what specifically made you choose them? I feel like I have only heard positive things from them.

Share with us your story. This is your opportunity to allow us to know how you wish to be addressed, recognized, and treated. (400 words)

Trust and rapport are essential in your day-to-day interactions with people. How do you cultivate a relationship with a person who may be very different from you? (400 words)

Describe a situation in which you chose to advocate for someone who was different from you or for a cause or idea that was different from yours. Define your view of advocacy. What risks, if any, might be associated with your choice to be an advocate? (400 words)

Describe a time when you received feedback following a setback. What did you do to implement change? (400 words)

What do you value most as a leader and contributor? What attributes do you possess as a leader and as a team member and how do you apply them on a daily basis? (400 words)

Critical thinking involves a number of characteristics. Research experience enhances critical analysis skills. Describe a research experience or similar experience in which you utilized critical thinking. How will critical thinking be important to your future career? (400 words)

Which personal quality or skill of yours have you found to be the most beneficial in building relationships within your community? (400 words)

Drawing from your clinical experiences, how have you fostered a connection with people? (400 words)

Are any secondary questions new?