<p>Really though, should I make another common app account to fix this?</p>
<p>I copied and pasted my common app essay into a word document and submitted it. There are no spelling errors, but a few em dashes instead look like --. They should know what I mean but it looks kind of weird I guess.</p>
<p>Tell me everything's going to be okay..</p>
<p>"Tell me everything’s going to be okay… " </p>
<p>It’s not going to be OK. It’s a terrible terrible thing you’ve done. You should be ashamed of yourself. Panic? That’s not a strong enough reaction! Why aren’t you self-flagellating AT THIS VERY MOMENT!</p>
<p>Haha I knew I’d get that kind of reply. Really though should it be a problem? Most of me is thinking that they’d be pretty stupid to be annoyed at it but I guess it does look weird</p>
<p>I don’t think I understand what went wrong…</p>
<p>On my common app essay there were three – that were supposed to be </p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry. I’ve had english teachers who change the long dash to --.</p>
<p>really, why?</p>
<p>Both styles are used for the same purpose: to empathize your point.</p>
<p>I don’t know if you’re trying to be nice or whatever, but you’re my best friend right now. thanks!</p>
<p>Yeah, just calm down. Spelling errors are something to panic about, not simple dashes. Relax.</p>
<p>No, the occasional spelling error isn’t a reason to panic. The time to panic is when your ‘why do you want to attend XYZ University essay’ ends with the line, “and that’s why ABC University is my first choice.”</p>
<p>Here’s the best advice, taken from the “The “secrets” of college admissions - from an accepted student” thread:</p>
<p>After sending in your application:
Here is something that happens to just about everyone. They send in their application, look it over, and GASP****find a mistake. I found 4. Yes, 4. I remember all four in detail actually. One forgotten word in my essay, one date inaccuracy, one forgotten period, and one misspelled word. I almost had a heart attack.</p>
<p>WHEN this happens to you. (not if). Take a deep breath, and realize it is okay. College admissions people are not looking perfect people. Everyone makes mistakes.They know that. Just remember that you are one in most likely a million (hyperbole?).</p>
<p>Haha thanks. I appreciate it.</p>
<p>Never look after it’s submitted --what’s the point???</p>