Reuse Old Personal Statement or Write New One? [Transfer Reapplicant]

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Washington
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<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>I am in the process of applying to the UW Seattle campus for the Autumn 2013 quarter. I applied for the Autumn 2012 quarter last year and unfortunately was not accepted. I feel strongly that this was because I was not on track to transfer with an Associate of Science.</p>

<p>The personal statement I wrote last year is strong and chocked full of still very relevant information. I also wrote a letter of appeal when I was denied, which I also feel is strongly-written.</p>

<p>My hope is that I may be able to submit an updated version of the statement I wrote. I hate to run the risk of someone recognizing it and denying me because of that, however. </p>

<p>Would someone be willing to take a look at my personal statement and let me know what I should do?</p>

<p>Thanks again for your time.</p>

<p>Regards,
Brandon</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t run the risk. When you apply, you let them know that you have applied before. I doubt that they would pull up your old application, but I still wouldn’t risk it. Your personal statement may be good, but I doubt that your writing skills haven’t increased since you last applied. So, I suggest you rewrite it, even if it is about the same thing.</p>

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<p>And I am willing to take a look at it. :)</p>