Hello,
I'm reapplying to the same PhD programs as I did last year, and some schools' application asks whether I have previously applied to their graduate program? Is there a particular reason why this is asked? Is there any issue with not answering this question? Aside from a few, significant changes, my application is largely the same including LORs and parts of my personal statement. As such, I'm a bit uncomfortable with the idea of them comparing this year's application with last year's. Does anyone have any recommendation on how to handle this? Many thanks.