Using friends essays?

College Essays
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<p>I know 2 peeps who got into ivy league schools using the same essays(different schools obviously).</p>

<p>I was wondering if they got lucky, or if schools have a joint system that could identify pre-used essays?</p>

<p>I know them personally, but I wouldn't tell on them, I just know that they worked on the same essays and changed them a little bit. Both got in.</p>

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<p>well, what if both kids are friends applying to different universities in same year. i dont think people can identify it that way. bad choice though cause you woulddnt actually "deserve" the acceptance,</p>