<p>Ok, here's the story. I applied to Columbia SEAS but later realised that I was more interested in the College. So I asked the adcom to shift my application from SEAS to the College and he replied promptly that my application had been shifted. </p>
<p>Heres the problem : Am I gonna be screwed when the adcom sees that my Columbia College application has the "Why Engineering" essay?</p>
<p>Send a new essay</p>
<p>I'd send a letter explaining the change.</p>
<p>My personal essay is fine, it's not relted to engineering. But there is a question in the application which asks "For Fu Foundation School applicants, why do you want to pursue engineering?" (Or something on those lines). I answered it as I had earlier applied to Fu. But when I changed my application from Fu to the College, they refused to remove that essay. So basically, I've got a Columbia College app with a "Why Engineering" supplemental question answered.</p>
<p>I don't think so-what was the CC supplemental? If it vaguely fits, you shouldn't have too bad of a problem. Otherwise, they'll understand.</p>
<p>But there are pretty high chances this will kill your dream-if you feel that strongly and worse comes to worse, you can always transfer in. </p>
<p>However, think positive!!! :]]]</p>
<p>Well, it was mandatory for engineering applicants, so I filled it. It's a small question, not an essay. But now I've changed to the College.</p>
<p>from experience: no.</p>
<p>however, don't take my word for it.</p>