Help! Important essay question.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Swarthmore College
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<p>I wrote an excellent common application essay about the impact that the criminal defense attorney, Clarence Darrow, had on me. However, I realized that I checked the box stating "Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence" instead of the one about the influence of a "character in fiction, historical figure, or creative work." Is it worth it to email them, and explain my mistake? Or should I just presume that they won't really mind?</p>

<p>I know his may seem inconsequential, but I just want to make sure I don't have anything to hurt my chances, especially since my Swarthmore supplement essay is one of my strongest essays. </p>

<p>Any responses would be great.</p>

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<p>I think you are OK -- why call them and draw attention to something that trivial. They will probably not notice, and if they do, they won't mind at all. I think an e-mail or a phone call will take away from your application, not add to it. Anyway, that's my humble opinion as a parent who has been through all this two times.</p>

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<p>oh my gosh! i can totally relate. when i e-mailed ryan nicole keaton i referred to him as mr.; btw is he mr. or ms.? i know i feel really stupid. please someone answer this.</p>