<p>In one of my supplemental essays for the college I applied ED to I wrote "It is mind-blowing that Low Library was built 119 years before our country declared independence..." and I realized today for some reason, even though I proof read this like 100 times before I sent it, that it was supposed to say AFTER not before. Did I really mess up? It's one sentence in a 300 word essay that is not stressed at all, do you think it will really affect me?</p>
<p>I don’t think it will be a big deal at all. I’m sure the admissions officers will figure it all out. I wouldn’t email them if I was you.
Btw, do you mean that the entire essay is not stressed at all? </p>
<p>I doubt it will make a difference. But I would suggest… when you write your next “why college x” essay, find a phrase other then “mind blowing”…</p>
<p>@ilovethecity I mean that that specific sentence was not stressed at all in the essay. @intparent in context “mind blowing” made sense. Out of context I understand that it sounds a bit “off”.</p>
<p>“In context” it is still questionable if it is the best vocabulary you can come up with for something that impresses you.</p>