<p>So I was deferred from Uchicago and I plan on uploading additional supplements to the site to boost my chances during the reconsideration process. That being said, outside of research supplements, etc, would it be ok to submit a rewritten essay as well? I was considering choosing another prompt to write about since my original essay didn't really fit what uchicago is looking for imo. The site itself states that it does not require or recommend resubmitting a rewritten essay, but that doesn't mean it's forbidden. Would it help my chances, and has anyone encountered a similar situation, even if it's with another school?</p>
<p>Usually when they say they don’t recommend it, it means that they don’t recommend it. As in you shouldn’t do it (it might lower your chances, because they’ll see that you didn’t pay attention to their guidance on the website). Your submitted UChicago essay is final. However, if you think there are other things that will help boost your application, such as an outside research supplement like you mention, by all means that is definitely recommended. </p>