<p>I was reading over my university of michigan essay to tweak for another college's supplement and I read one of the sentences saying " ... so that it'd repeat greetings to eventually (I never succeeded because the local tool store didn't sell sensors). I forgot to put in "everyone" after eventually. </p>
<p>how will this affect me? it was definitely carelessness on my part--i don't know how it happened after reading over the essay at least 5 times</p>
<p>Don't worry. Everyone makes mistakes. On the IB exam we don't get nailed for spelling errors, so I imagine one tiny word can not do too much to you.</p>
<p>IB exam graders are relatively understanding, though, compared to other graders.</p>
<p>I realized that I made a similar mistake after submitting my USC application. I wouldn't stress over it too much; the adcoms are going to be breezing over your essay in a matter of 2 minutes and probably won't even notice too much.</p>
<p>On the contrary, I've heard that adcoms are extremely picky with lapses in spelling and grammar... but then again this is hearsay. It certainly doesn't help.</p>
<p>^ the umich rep. that came to my school said the exact opposite...so the OP should be fine...</p>