Re-using last years essay

Started by Dregaus
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Dregaus

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Would re-using last years essay (with modifications) for the general prompt be seen as a form of self-plagiarism? Would this be frowned on?
 
If it didn't work last year, I'd say start over. You can always incorporate similar experiences or ideas, but a fresh essay would be a much smarter play than a modified version of an old one.
 
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I reused mine, no problem. I didn't even modify it. Mine was also a GPA issue, so very doubtful it was ever read. Definitely find a few "mean" people to review it if you didn't do that last year.
 
I don't think you should necessarily start over, but definitely re-read it and make some modifications. Have as many people as possible took over it and get feedback! Chances are if you had a lower GPA then the essay probably wasn't read, but doesn't hurt to make the essay stronger.