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Old 12-26-2007, 01:07 PM   #1
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Need help ASAP please - Doubling Essays -Is this okay?
On the Common App, it has a couple of prompts and a "topic of your choice."

Is it okay if I take my UC essay prompt (prompt: describe the world you come from and how it has an impact on your aspirations) and my UC essay and double it as my Common App essay? Or, should I just write another essay for the Common App according to one of its prompts?

Also, is there a word limit for it? My UC essay is about 650 words (a bit over a page). I only see a minimum amount of required words on the common app directions.
Thanks.
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Old 12-26-2007, 01:17 PM   #2
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It should be fine.
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Old 12-26-2007, 01:21 PM   #3
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Okay. Great. Thanks!

So, they won't be offended or anything if I use the exact same prompt and paste it on the top? Considering the common application only asks for one essay...
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Old 12-26-2007, 01:35 PM   #4
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It's perfectly fine. If it would make you feel better, you could change the wording of the prompt so it would be more "your own".
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Old 12-26-2007, 01:39 PM   #5
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Okay. Thanks!
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Old 12-26-2007, 04:12 PM   #6
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go for it.
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:13 PM   #7
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You'll be fine. Reuse the essay. If you want, edit the essay to double check if you have everything you want to say on it.
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