<p>My CommonApp has one mistake... I proof read it 3 times and everything... but for some reason I never noticed it. It's not that bad.. its "than" instead of "that".</p>
<p>How big a deal is it?</p>
<p>Not big at all ... they understand that students often make small mistakes because of the pressure and everything.</p>
<p>Thanks! You've calmed the nerves :)</p>
<p>I know how you feel - I forgot one period and was freaking out about whether it would affect my chances.</p>
<p>ask a dean...............maybe different school has different ideas</p>
<p>Do not do anything of that sort, just stay calm and relax. One friggin' spelling error will not reject you. I could bet anything on that. Don't waste their time by calling up or writing to them and fussing over one word. Believe in yourself.</p>
<p>No problem at all. Chances are, no one will even notice it. It's not like you used "your" instead of "you're." Relax. Have a good weekend.</p>
<p>I am having the exact same problem right now and I am freaking out as well. I typed "my" instead of the word "by" and "the" without the the "t" in the same sentence. I sent this essay to only one of my schools but, unfortunately, it was my top choice. I read mine over numerous times and, just like Tiramisu, I did not catch them. Will two spelling errors bring me down??</p>
<p>Instead of writing the phrase "as soon as" I forgot the last "as." Now it sounds like "as soon class starts..." I certainly hope they breeze over it :(</p>
<p>Colleges are not looking to reject people over trivial oversights. A spelling mistake or two is not going to cause a rejection.</p>