<p>Can I reuse my common application essay for the usc essay? I've changed a few of the more significant parts, but I really love the format of my common app essay and the way it's structured best fits the usc essay.
I heard last year, you couldn't reuse essays, but I don't see anything about that this year?</p>
<p>It has always been perfectly acceptable to use a single personal statement or essay for multiple schools, and remains so this year.</p>
<p>but the topic has to met USC topic, right?</p>
<p>If it fits the prompt, then go for it.</p>
<p>I chose the USC prompt about an event or experience, which was nearly identical to a Common App prompt. So I just used the same essay twice, tailoring my USC one to fit USC a little better.</p>
<p>I know i did, go for it</p>
<p>I did, too. As long as it fits the prompt, no worries!</p>
<p>I also used the Common App experiences essay for my USC essay, just make sure to maybe include a key phrase like “important” when talking about the why your experience is valuable to you so it will better fit the USC prompt.</p>
<p>that is important! :]</p>