Question to ADCOMs: Primary typo, how bad?

[hopefulpremed2]

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I made two silly mistakes on my primary application (Misspelled one word and accidentally added an unneeded one) and I can't help but think that I have completely messed up my chances. I have tried so so hard to get to where I'm at, and it makes me sick to think that this could lead ADCOMs to believe I didn't care enough to proofread my application or brushed off the seriousness of this process. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

 

[LunaOri]

It’s not a big deal, but please proofread your secondaries more carefully (mistakes in multiple areas would draw attention).

 

[Mr.Smile12]

At least we know you didn't use AI.

[You know, you can ask AI to intentionally include some typos so people don't think you are using AI.]

WHAT???

Otherwise, I agree. Relax. Trust the process.

 

[polymerization]

At least we know you didn't use AI.

[You know, you can ask AI to intentionally include some typos so people don't think you are using AI.]

WHAT???

Otherwise, I agree. Relax. Trust the process.

Well, I'll be... never thought I'd see the day...

*cough* Revise this text to remove hallmarks of AI-generated “TED-talk style” writing. Avoid contrastive rhetorical framing (“This isn’t just about X. It’s about Y.”), empty rhetorical questions, excessive em dashes, and motivational pivots that attempt fake profundity. Strip away rhythm-based triplets (“fast, cheap, and out of control”) unless they serve real substance. Replace unsourced universal claims and unattributed quotes with concrete evidence or clear attribution. Aim for clarity, specificity, and insight grounded in actual reasoning—not dramatic flair. The result should read like a thoughtful, human-written analysis rather than stylized AI mimicry *cough*

 

[hopefulpremed2]

It’s not a big deal, but please proofread your secondaries more carefully (mistakes in multiple areas would draw attention).

Will do. I appreciate the response!

 

[hopefulpremed2]

At least we know you didn't use AI.

[You know, you can ask AI to intentionally include some typos so people don't think you are using AI.]

WHAT???

Otherwise, I agree. Relax. Trust the process.

I can't stand the AI style of writing. Reads as inhuman to me. Though I will say, often, when you're trying to make a thoughtful/heartfelt conclusion it often sounds AI. I also love to use em-dashes & I can't believe AI is taking this ability away from me; time to move to semicolons

 

[hopefulpremed2]

Well, I'll be... never thought I'd see the day...

*cough* Revise this text to remove hallmarks of AI-generated “TED-talk style” writing. Avoid contrastive rhetorical framing (“This isn’t just about X. It’s about Y.”), empty rhetorical questions, excessive em dashes, and motivational pivots that attempt fake profundity. Strip away rhythm-based triplets (“fast, cheap, and out of control”) unless they serve real substance. Replace unsourced universal claims and unattributed quotes with concrete evidence or clear attribution. Aim for clarity, specificity, and insight grounded in actual reasoning—not dramatic flair. The result should read like a thoughtful, human-written analysis rather than stylized AI mimicry *cough*

😔 i like the occasional contrastive rhetorical framing.

 

[Goro]

I made two silly mistakes on my primary application (Misspelled one word and accidentally added an unneeded one) and I can't help but think that I have completely messed up my chances. I have tried so so hard to get to where I'm at, and it makes me sick to think that this could lead ADCOMs to believe I didn't care enough to proofread my application or brushed off the seriousness of this process. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Nothingburger time.

But have multiple eyeballs vet your essays

 

[hopefulpremed2]

Nothingburger time.

But have multiple eyeballs vet your essays

Yes sir. Thank you for your response. I was in peril last night

 

[Anthodite]

I can't stand the AI style of writing. Reads as inhuman to me. Though I will say, often, when you're trying to make a thoughtful/heartfelt conclusion it often sounds AI. I also love to use em-dashes & I can't believe AI is taking this ability away from me; time to move to semicolons

Call me Jane Austen—because I love to abuse em dashes. I hate when people think my em dashes and semi colons are a sign of AI; they’re just a part of my personality at this point.