<p>Hey guys, I'm planning to write my personal statement about an EC; well not really "about", more like a significant experience. </p>
<p>Is it okay to use that same EC again for the short answer section on the commonapp? or would that be too redundant?</p>
<p>You should not talk about the same activity in two essays because you are trying to show A LOT about yourself to the adcoms. If you write two essays on one topic, you risk seeming one-dimensional. However, if you feel you can convey two COMPLETELY different aspects of yourself in the two essays, then by all means go for it!</p>
<p>Best regards,