My supplement was supposed to read “…an exciting, albeit “Eureka!”-less epiphany.” Instead, I wrote "…an, albeit “Eureka!-less epiphany.”
Will they think I’m stupid? Does this lessen my chances of getting in? I’m an early action applicant…
Really nervous… 
@potatochipsyum - if u think it changed the meaning - perhaps a good idea to contact them and resubmit corrected version
I think they reader will be too blinded by the awkwardness of the “Eureka!-less” to notice the missing word. 
that’s really helpful thanks
that’s really helpful thanks
That’s not a big deal at all. The comma won’t make or break you.
it’s not the comma. it’s a missing word^
Read this: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/470497-clam-fart-oh-my-god-what-did-i-do.html
Gotta say, this is much ado about nothing. They will not care one iota about your misplaced quote marks or whatever it is. I had to read it twice to see what the problem is. You must understand, they will spend about 10-15 tops on your app. They won’t care about that. Please don’t stress.
If you want an example of a BAD TYPO, my D realized a month after submitting an app that when the Google doc uploaded to the common app it inserted weird, random punctuation marks throughout the essay. She had to submit a corrected essay. That is an example of bad typos.
Well, if you missed it while proofreading, they will probably miss it while scanning. The original, correct version is confusing enough- which may, ironically, help with this.
Essays aren’t the deal-breakers they used to be. I think a bad one can hurt but a good one doesn’t help. I’m sure the rest of your application will be fine : )
Don’t be nervous though, because there are lots of great schools. Not saying this because of one typo (!) but because everyone’s chances are slim. Good luck!
I don’t think it’s a big deal either, and actually the “exciting” part was implied to a certain extent.
I can’t stand typos so I feel your pain. But really and truly this is probably the last thing to worry about.
But there is a comma missing, technically.
Anyway, eureka and epiphany are synonyms So we don’t know the rest of what you wrote, but my first reaction was, how one without the other?
But not a show stopper. The whole matters more than one phrase.
^^I thought there was an extra comma (?) and didn’t notice it until reading @lookingforward’s post.
We’re both right. I was referring to the intended phrase and I think you mean the result.
Out of your whole essay…no no … Your WHOLE application. Do you think that one sentence is gonna be the reason you don’t get in (if you don’t correct it) or the reason you actually get in (if you correct it? Do you think the admissions officer/committee is gonna say ‘oh no. We have to reject this kid because of this sentence.’?
I doubt it. So I guess there’s no need for an update. 
And like others already said, they won’t even notice.
My guess is that EVERY applicant has at least one mistake on their Common Application, be it in their essay, EC list, senior year course list, awards list, etc. Think about it! If 35,000 students notified Admissions of their tiny, weeny mistake how much time that would take AWAY from reading applications. My advice to you – and anyone else who finds a mistake on their application – LET IT GO!