UT Austin Coalition Essay Question

I’m currently applying to UT Austin via the Coalition Application. In addition to the 3 short answer essays that all applicants must complete and the 2 honors program specific ones that I’m writing, I need to write another essay. The Coalition App says “Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?”. I’m confused. In addition to this essay, do I need to write the long Coalition App essay (the one with multiple options), do I not need to do that one, or is the quoted one the same thing? I wouldn’t think they’re the same because the Coalition one asks to tell one specific story from your life. If anyone could provide me with some clarification, it would be greatly appreciated.

Side note: I’m only using the Coalition App for UT.

you do not need to write the coalition essay, just the ut specific “tell us your story”

may I ask, however, why are you using the coalition app instead of apply Texas if ut is your only coalition school

Ok great. I’m using the Coalition because when I started filling it out back in September I wasn’t 100% sure that I’d only be using Coalition for UT. I’m actually still not sure, but I know that definitely I won’t apply to any schools with the Coalition before Jan. 1st.