mistake on common app

on the common app essay, i put another college’s name instead of Oklahoma University. Are my chances hurt? Im a national merit semifinalist, and ou loves them, so will they disregard the mistake? I also did the same thing for Case western’s application. Thanks

It may not disqualify you outright, but no college will look favorably on that. Especially since in the common app essay you shouldn’t be writing for a specific college.

@plopsun - as written by another poster above, you should first change your CA essay to be generic. You can use specific college names in any supplemental essays, but not on the main CA essay. Re: the two you sent with wrong college names, I am sure it will be noticed. Not sure if the AOs will laugh it off or take it seriously. If you have access to the email of the application processor / AO for your region, suggest contacting them.

Heh. Doesn’t look good, no. That said, I had a kid years ago whose Duke supplement was full of references to Northwestern, and she got in (off the wait list), so it’s not an absolute dealbreaker. @plopsun