<p>Okay, so for one of my college apps that was for a top school, I had to give my favorite quote. At the time, I said something really witty but potentially offensive (Please inbox me for the actual quote, it would be a big help!) I thought I had changed it before I sent my app, though, but I just realized today that I didn't! What should I do? Will they automatically reject me or still consider my app? AH!</p>
<p>When you say, “potentially offensive,” what do you mean? sexist? racist? or just a little racy?</p>
<p>Yeah, you really have to tell us to get feedback. Spill, and we will tell you what we would think if we were admissions committee members.</p>
<p>Read this. It will make you feel better. <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/470497-clam-fart-oh-my-god-what-did-i-do.html?highlight=clamfarts”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/470497-clam-fart-oh-my-god-what-did-i-do.html?highlight=clamfarts</a></p>
<p>Yeah… but I believe the clamfart story turned out to be untrue. Hilarious, but didn’t really happen. Still wondering what the OP said…</p>
<p>Ok, so i read the quote. Well i can certainly see how it could be construed as inappropriate… However, it is by Terry Pratchett, a well-known and respectable author, so it might not be that bad. </p>
<p>Okay, thanks sloth! At the time that was my thinking, that Pratchett is well-known/respected, and that the joke was classy/witty without being vulgar but ugh, I really should have played it safe :/</p>
<p>ANYONE ELSE? PLEASE HELP :)</p>
<p>It’s done. Of course they will read your file. Then either the first reader will like it or not. It’s out of your hands. For what it’s worth, I don’t think you made a mistake and I don’t think you should have played it safe. You took a risk, but just applying to competitive schools is taking a risk. Go distract yourself with something fun while waiting. (Read Mishel’s study on the marshmallow: the trick is to distract yourself. And this skill will serve you well in life.)</p>