Recycled Essays?

College Essays
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<p>What do those in CC think about recycled essays? I'm not talking about using essays you've written about word for word, but using topics you've written before to write a college essay. I'm asking because I'm drawing a blank right now over essays and I'm looking at one of the essay choices in the Common App. which would go along perfect with a speech I did for Academic Decathlon a year ago, which got me 3rd place statewide, BTW. It's funny yet sincere, and it's a subject which really goes deep into who I am and my outlook on life.
All right, enough with the tangent. Have any people who have gotten accepted into top schools done this? Is it ok? Should I feel guility about it?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Why would you feel guilty for something you came up with on your own?</p>

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<p>I know, but I just thought since I didn't write it specifically for college. I have a very weird conscience. LOL!</p>

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<p>x.X. Well, it certainly shouldn't be a problem - if it's fitting for you and if you wrote it.</p>

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<p>I wrote it and it's really perfect for the topic. As soon as I read the prompt I thought of the essay.</p>

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<p>If it fits, maybe. But, definitely edit and tailor it more. :)</p>