<p>I think in that statement Nondorf wasn’t saying “Don’t copy this essay!” but rather “Don’t be compelled to follow the format of this essay.” He cannot place the burden on those students who had already written similar essays.</p>
<p>And yeah, I waited until the last day to write the short essays and submitted my Chicago supplement at like 10:30pm November 1st, and was admitted. I really, really suggest you don’t wait that late though. :)</p>