Can I use my common app essay to enter a writing competition?

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
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Basically, as the title says, I was wondering if I could use my personal essay to enter a writing competition. The winner is to have their essay published. The reason I ask is because I think my common app essay was actually fairly decent and happens to align with the prompt quite well.

Thank you and I hope you’re all well!

Emma

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Absolutely yes! It’s your work. Use it wherever you like. You may find it useful for scholarship applications. Good luck!

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Yes! This is definitely something you can do!

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It’s your personal creation, so you are free to do with it what you wish.