<p>Because I was rushing, I actually made a "small?" mistake. On one of the Brown's short answer, which asks "how i got interested in Brown university", I actually included another university's name. However, the essays and the other short answer is flawless. Actually I am really proud of the other essays so I really don't wanna blow the chances. Am I doomed because of the mistake I made? I mean that short answer isn't that important after all. </p>
<p>This is what I submitted:</p>
<p>"I am truly interested in a university that underscores academic challenge and discovery. Knowing that Brown University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, I conducted an extensive research to find out whether Brown's program indeed suited my academic needs.As expected, Emory was an epitome of my academic pursuit. The school's fame originates from its academic rigor and quality of education. Students who major in biology, which I plan to major, are actively engaged in research. This detail is extremely pertinent and helpful in achieving my goal, for I will be exposed both academic discovery and challenge. I am more then certain that Brown Univeristy will provide me with the challenges and discoveries that I need to overcome and achieve to reach my utmost potential." </p>
<p>Chin up. No, you’re not doomed, and you’re not alone; that’s one of the most common mistakes people make on college applications. What’s done is done. It’s not great that it happened, but as long as your comments are fairly specific to Brown and the rest of your application is strong, it’s not going to be a deal-breaker. You could contact Brown and ask about replacing that short answer if you like (and if you do, make it even more specific to Brown), but again, I doubt it’s going to be the difference between acceptance and rejection.</p>
<p>Umm…I will respectfully disagree with geek_mom :)</p>
<p>First of all, I don’t even like the short answer to begin with. There are plenty of prestigious schools that fit your description of Brown exactly. Why do you really want to go there?</p>
<p>If you can take out the word “Emory” and insert “Brown,” how is that sincere at all?</p>
<p>That, along with basic grammatical errors like “an epitome” (something can only be the epitome), forgetting the word “to” after “exposed,” and misspelling “University” all tell me that your other essays probably aren’t half as good as you think.</p>
<p>Second of all, that is the single worst mistake you can make on a college application, other than flat-out saying “I really don’t like your school. My parents made me apply.”
Adcoms hate it. It’s careless.</p>
<p>hwylee, now you have a second opinion from one of your peers (according to his profile, hookem is a high school senior, a very accomplished one at that). CC can be a rough place at times. hookem’s comments about typos and grammar are fair, if a bit tart; however, I’ll restate my position that in the overall scope of your application, this single short answer is not going to make or break you.</p>
<p>If you’re concerned that your comments about Brown may lack sincerity, note that there are other ways to demonstrate your interest in Brown. Don’t become an adcom-stalker, but perhaps you could visit the college and/or schedule an interview with an alum in your area.</p>
<p>I apologize for my tartness! It’s extremely late/early; I’ve been working on college apps for 3 days straight, and I’m starting to get super-grumpy :(</p>
<p>I agree with geek_mom, though, that it’s not the end of the world. AN application has a ton of components, and this is just one of them.</p>
<p>Hey hookem, I hope you got some serious rest after all that work. With the stats you’ve posted, a guy doesn’t really need much luck… but good luck all the same with your applications!</p>
<p>I have to agree with hookem–there is nothing in the short response that actually HELPS this applicant, as far as I can see. However, as geek_mom says, I doubt one short answer response matters that much, provided the rest of the application is strong.</p>
<p>Dude… don’t worry… adcoms are human and UNDERSTAND this is a stressful process.</p>
<p>The rest of your application is flawless. Do you really think a Brown’s admissions office will be like “OMG He wrote EMORY on his short response. REJECT!”</p>
<p>Hahaha, I agree with geek_mom and eg1: In the grand scheme of things, it is insignificant.</p>
<p>I remember when I was freaking out about signing my applications with “01/01/08” instead of “01/01/09”… lol I know… sad :)</p>
<p>Wait, so did you upload the wrong essay? or wrote the wrong essay to start with? If it’s the former, maybe you can email them and explain your situation, and give them the right essay. If it’s the latter… well just tell them it’s the former lol. </p>
<p>If you don’t do something about it, I agree with hookem: this is a really bad mistake. Colleges want to accept students that will take their offer. Your short answer, with the wrong name, kinda indicates that you really don’t care about their school. </p>
<p>The grammar, however, is really a moot point; the adcom probably won’t even notice half of them.</p>
Honestly, you have bigger problems in that essay than accidentally saying Emory.</p>