<p>I sent out my Princeton app a few weeks ago. Recently, I opened the file of the final draft because I wanted to edit the essay to answer a prompt on another application and was shocked to discover a typo. I must have read that essay at least ten times over ... I have no idea how that slipped past both me and my college counselor. The mistake was "I looking" instead of "I looked" - I know, its pretty egregious. Since the deadline is not for a few more days, I'm considering resending the essay, this time the fixed version, with a note attached apologizing or something along those lines. Is this a good idea? Why or why not? Thanks in advance! </p>
<p>PS. This is urgent since I only have a few more days to resend!</p>
<p>Most college essay readers have a built-in edit function that corrects relatively minor errors (which I thinks yours is) as they read. I believe that they will see your error as "I'm looking," or something similarly fitting.</p>
<p>Resending your essay would merely call attention to your mistake. Trust me; the speed with which Ivy/elite admission readers blast through essays covers a multitude of small mistakes. If, heaven forbid, you are denied at Princeton, it certainly won't be due to this issue.</p>
<p>One final observation. My personal Law of the Admissions Jungle is: "Once it's sent, never look back." The mental stress of finding a post-mailing mistake is not worth it. We're all human (most of us, anyway). They know that, too, so don't freak out. You'll be fine.</p>