Second time applicant - using the same essay.

College Essays
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<p>Hi guys! First time posting here.</p>

<p>I'm currently looking to transfer to the UC system. This is my second time applying (I applied last year, best I got was waitlisted at Davis and accepted at Riverside). </p>

<p>I put everything into the two essays I wrote, especially on the prompt on personal experiences. Do you guys think it'll be ok to use the same essay? Will the reviewers know? Will it affect my chances negatively?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Just wanted to add that I won’t be using the essay word for word, there will be some modifications. However, it will be just be on the same experience.</p>

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<p>Riverside and Davis don’t even read the personal statements. Even if they did, I don’t think it would be a problem since it’s your own words. </p>