Probably too late, but...

tkm256
Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:00:48 +0000

Ack! Dude! Stay on one forum or the other!

You already know my vote: send it with an explanation. But first, BREATHE. Count to ten. Or eleven, if you want to be different.

Everyone who gives you advice at this point is guessing themselves. Nobody knows how this will affect your admissions rep other than your admissions rep. If this essay is really amazing, and you can’t stand that they’re reading something that isn’t you, send it. Don’t tear yourself apart over it. It’s cool, trust me.