I was totally panicking about my supplemental essays this year, especially since there are so many of them! After a few drafts, I found a way to reuse some of my responses without them sounding too repetitive.
What worked for me was identifying common themes in the prompts. For example, there were at least two essays that asked about my community involvement and personal growth. I wrote a solid essay on my volunteering experience that I tweaked slightly for both schools. It was a huge time-saver!
Instead of starting from scratch, I focused on highlighting different aspects of the same experience that suited each prompt. Just make sure to adjust your language and details to keep it authentic for each school.
So, if you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, consider reusing your essays but remember to edit them to fit the specific question! It’s like giving your past work a little makeover.