<p>The why Chicago essay is but one of several they will read. Let’s see, there is the Common App essay, the Common App expand on an EC short response, the main “you select a prompt” essay, the Why Chicago? essay, and the “optional” favorite things essay. Seems like they get a good overview of one’s creativity and ability to handle ideas from a variety of sources. I would not worry about just one. </p>
<p>You could add that you recently have discovered that there are other suiters, and considered keeping this to yourself, but decided it was what you really feel even if others have said similar things. (A quick polygamy joke just flashed by as I write this as well.) But it is likely not necessary.</p>