A few typos on application...is it alright?

[ThatsG123]

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I just went back to read the application I submitted, and I realized that there were a few typos on my Work/Acitvities. Mainly using past tense a few times when the activity is currently on-going. Is this okay or will it effect my application negatively?

 

[Ilovewater]

You're fine. I had a couple of typos in my PS and still got interviews and acceptances. No worries! =]

 

[deleted316655]

I think the general consensus on this is that as long as it doesn't totally change the meaning of your application, it shouldn't matter.

 

[DirtyJustice]

Most of the time, the people reading it wont even notice.

 

[krs881]

I had a typo in my ECs in AMCAS and got intervies and acceptances at top 10 schools. I think if you have a lot of typos it would be a point against you, as it would appear that you did not carefully review your application. But any professional has sent off important documents and noticed a typo or two afterward, ADCOMMs are no different and will not judge you for it.

 

[SweetRain]

I had a typo in my ECs in AMCAS and got intervies and acceptances at top 10 schools. I think if you have a lot of typos it would be a point against you, as it would appear that you did not carefully review your application. But any professional has sent off important documents and noticed a typo or two afterward, ADCOMMs are no different and will not judge you for it.

sorry, I'm just being a jerk!

 

[ilovepizza]

i accidently said that several of my activities occurred in the northern mariana islands (MP) instead of north carolina (NC) and still got in 4 places hahaha

 

[wanderer]

I don't think using past tense to describe ongoing activities is incorrect at all, especially considering that it shows consistency. I purposely did this, and if I happen to get asked at interviews about it, I'll have a good explanation.

 

[Kangaroo Paw]

i accidently said that several of my activities occurred in the northern mariana islands (MP) instead of north carolina (NC) and still got in 4 places hahaha

As a geography nerd, you just made my day 😍