Wrong school in personal statement--typo Forum

[Nala7892]

I just submitted by WUSTL application ten minutes ago and realized I sent my Michigan personal statement. So basically it tells WUSTL why I think I'm a good candidate for the University of Michigan... should I call the admissions office Monday or send an email asking if I can resbumit? I know this is a somewhat common and extremely idiotic mistake, but what can/should I do about it? Any help is appreciated!

[Charlie.Home]

I would call admissions and try to resubmit... but I hope you didn't have your heart set on WUSTL

[Nala7892]

I would call admissions and try to resubmit... but I hope you didn't have your heart set on WUSTL

Fortunately I don't have my heart set on WUSTL, but hopefully they'll let me resubmit. Thanks for the reply

[TheZoid]

Eh, do u have a 168+? If so, they'll probly let you in anyway.

[Nala7892]

Eh, do u have a 168+? If so, they'll probly let you in anyway.

Yeah, 3.76/170

[Dany]

Email an updated version and just say that you sent the wrong version of your PS and that the correct one is attached.

I did this (sent my UChicago PS to Duke) and was still admitted to Duke.

Good luck!

[WanderingPondering]

Is it bad not to have school specific personal statements?

[Dany]

Is it bad not to have school specific personal statements?

Nope.

[Nala7892]

Email an updated version and just say that you sent the wrong version of your PS and that the correct one is attached.

I did this (sent my UChicago PS to Duke) and was still admitted to Duke.

Good luck!

Okay, thank you very much!

[bp shinners]

Is it bad not to have school specific personal statements?

Nope.

It's usually preferable, actually, because most school-specific essays are worse than non-school-specific essays, and they create a situation where you might send it to the wrong school.