Wrong Essay Format - Should I Contact AdCom?

Question

I just submitted my application for a school and realized I sent in my essays with the wrong format (i.e. forgot to include the name and essay prompt on top, wrong spacing, etc.) Should I contact the Admissions to send in the correct version?

Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the help!

bb · Answer

Eeeek. Sorry to hear that. That's annoying and it is an unnecessary stress.

I would reach out with the attachment of the correct essays and ask that they either delete the uploaded essays or replace them and say that the AdCom would probably find it more helpful to read the final draft that is properly formatted or something along those lines. Usually they are fairly open as long as it does not disadvantage other applicants or give you an unfair advantage. If the deadline has not passed, I think they would be open to it as long as they have the resources/attention.

P.S. This could make your application more memorable and possibly a fun story/ice breaker for your interview.... which I hope there is one.

oh · Answer

Thank you so much!! I was kicking myself pretty hard

Luckily the deadline hasn't passed yet. I'll be sure to reach out to them tomorrow

bb · Answer

Yes, that sucks and really something you did not need I am sure.

P.S. It may turn out to be something that makes you stand out, so you never know. At this point you are looking for a graceful recovery. Everyone messes up and everyone screws up - it is how you react when you do!

Good Luck!

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

Nice message  bb

JatinBhandari1 · Answer

The simplicity and seeming insignificance of this error is exactly what makes it fatal.
I’ve come across quite a few reasons that have made admissions committees reject applicants. Some were just not good enough, while others had violated policies. However, the one that I very vividly remember was shared by a Stanford admissions committee member.
This member told a publisher, that the one applicant she hated rejecting was someone who had merely made the careless mistake of not adding a small promotion that she was going to receive after she had submitted her application.
According to the adcom, this applicant was going to get her acceptance letter soon and did not even require that promotion for it. she was a strong candidate and was a favorite amongst the adcoms. But her careless mistake got her a reject from Stanford. 
So, while I do suggest you reach out to the admissions committee members and rectify this mistake of yours, make sure to ask them if there is anything else that you can do to make up for it.

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