can I submit two essays in my application package to columbia

pwoods
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:27:03 +0000

No. You have to choose one, because the Common App only calls for one personal statement. Technically, you could submit the second essay as “supplementary material” but that’s a very bad idea. You should only send supplementary material that’s very unique (like a copy of a scientific abstract or a published work or a letter of recommendation from an employer), not a second personal statement. Columbia only wants one personal statement; they will not look kindly on you if you blatantly disregard their instructions.

By all means, write two essays and then decide which to send. But don’t send two personal statements.