Why do schools care whether you're reapplying or not?

<p>So there's this one question that many schools ask- Are you reapplying or not? And if so, which year(s) did you reapply? </p>

<p>So why do schools ask this anyways?</p>

<p>They may want to take a look at your original application and see what decision was reached previously, and why.</p>

<p>I guess so, but this hurts the applicant more than it helps lol </p>

<p>Shouldn’t all applicants be evaluated fresh?</p>