<p>because i am</p>
<p>Are you trying to replace an essay you already uploaded? If so, you need to delete the old one first.
(this happened to S2)</p>
<p>Ugh, yes! I’ve been trying to upload for like an hour.</p>
<p>I’m really upset because I wrote this essay two months ago. I should have uploaded it then. But, hey, at least we tried tonight, so we have 4-6 days (since most of us have deadlines around Jan 1) to deal with the issue.</p>
<p>did you try converting it into a PDF file? i had the same problem. [Create</a> Adobe® PDF Online: Easily convert and create PDF documents](<a href=“http://createpdf.adobe.com%5DCreate”>http://createpdf.adobe.com) will let you convert files for free…hope this helps :)</p>
<p>I converted my files to txt. format (I just deleted the .doc from the name and replaced it with .txt). Then I was able to upload.</p>
<p>I would recommend changing it from .doc to .pdf (google ‘gopdf’). I couldn’t upload the .doc after multiple tries but my .pdf went up fine.</p>
<p>In addition, a few things that helped when I couldn’t upload one of my essays</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Keep the filename short (less than 10 characters), with no spaces or fancy symbols whatsoever. I fixed this and my essay FINALLY uploaded!</p></li>
<li><p>Convert to PDF!</p></li>
<li><p>Close all other windows and tabs on Ffox/IE or restart the browser/computer: could be a technical problem.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>just a fyi guys, in most newer versions of word you have the option of saving as a pdf under file->save as</p>