<p>If you’re capable of writing another “Why Chicago?” essay that effectively communicates your passion for UChicago and encompasses many of the same points, then do so. However, if revising your essay would result in a product of substantially lower quality, then throw caution to the wind and submit anyway. </p>
<p>Keep in mind that the admissions officers probably read hundreds of essays in that particular format every year; you shouldn’t be discouraged from submitting your own just because they chose to publish a particularly well written one this year.</p>