<p>I've already submitted one version of my common application personal statement. However, can I completely revise my essay and submit a whole new essay? On the common app, it said the updates are only meant to fix grammar mistakes and to change a few words. Thank You! </p>
<p>I’m pretty sure you can revise the essay as much as you like, up to and including completely rewriting it to answer a different prompt. You have a total of three different versions you can submit, so be careful.</p>