<p>I've already submitted one Common App essay to two colleges. I wrote another after submitting that I'd now like to use. Can I email them with the new essays and requested to have the old one switched out, or would it hurt my chances?</p>
<p>If you ask them to switch out, they get concerned and would scrutinize your other essay for anything negative. Even if they don’t find anything they’ll still be pessimistic.</p>
<p>So I’d suggest just send in your new one without asking about the replacement.</p>
<p>Thanks, melin. Does anyone know if essays can be emailed?</p>