i am applying to universities after taking a gap year, i used the commonapp last time and i really like my essay, can i use the same essay this time or do i have to write another one to show what im doing in the gap year?
Is there any other way to show them all that or is it through the essay?
If your essay from last year still reflects who you are, use it as a base but you should include something about why you took a gap year and what you learned from it, as well as how it makes you a more attractive candidate, though without using those words. You can show what you’ve done in supplemental essays, your resume and/or your list of EC’s.
Good luck.