A student has written a strong personal statement for the Common Application. They ask their advisor if they can simply submit this same essay as a supplemental essay for a university that asks, 'Describe an experience that has shaped who you are today.' What is the advisor's most appropriate response?

The correct answer to the question "A student has written a strong personal statement for the Common Application. They ask their advisor if they can simply submit this same essay as a supplemental essay for a university that asks, 'Describe an experience that has shaped who you are today.' What is the advisor's most appropriate response?" is Option B: Suggest they carefully review the word count, prompt nuances, and institutional values for potential adaptation or targeted revision..

The other options — A) Advise them to submit it directly as it fits the prompt well, saving time., C) Recommend writing an entirely new essay for every supplemental prompt, without exception., D) Tell them it's generally frowned upon to reuse any part of an essay across applications. — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: While the core idea might be reusable, supplemental essays often have specific word counts or implied connections to institutional values. Adapting an existing essay thoughtfully is more effective th…