Typos in college apps

I realized, a week after submitting my application to the University of Chicago, that I made a typo on my application. One letter at the end of a word was incorrect. Both my English teacher and I edited that essay and it still slipped past both of us. Are my chances ruined?

Yes. You’re toast.

Just kidding. While not ideal, it’s fine. If a college 86’d every application with a typo, they’d likely be unable to fill their seats. For giggles, read the “clam fart” thread [url=http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/470497-clam-fart-oh-my-god-what-did-i-do-p1.html]here[/url]. He was accepted.

Nope. Don’t worry about it. A typo is not going to move you from the yes pile to the no pile.

Yes, read the clam fart thread.