Different essay, alternate version of common app

cocobanana
Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:32:18 +0000

Can you upload a different/edited essay in an alternate version of your Common App? The Common App Instructions Page (https://www.commonapp.org/application/instructions.aspx?CAOID=3704D12A-BF7D-4E28-8F8A-83729FD2AD82&pkgAnsID=1009969#versions) basically says that you shouldn’t, but I’m not sure if this means you can’t, or that it’s not advised to do so.
I might want to make a few edits after I send in my early app today, so I was just wondering.

Here’s what they say:



The Common Application should generally be completed once, with identical copies sent to all colleges. You should create a new version if you wish to correct an error discovered after submission or provide new information not available when you first submitted the application. It is not necessary to “customize” your Common Application for individual colleges. Individual college supplements and supplemental essay questions should be used to provide special information to different colleges.



Thanks!