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Is it a terrible idea to send an updated personal statement?
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:39 pm
by imcool19
I tweaked some parts of my personal statement and fixed one sentence that sounded awkward.
I know I should have done this before I submitted my apps, but do you think I'll look like an idiot if I re-submit it?
(I understand it'll be an addendum, not a replacement.)
Re: Is it a terrible idea to send an updated personal statement?
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:49 pm
by cinephile
Why? It'll only draw their attention to the awkwardness in the first one. Also, having an extra thing to review could slow down the decision process.
Re: Is it a terrible idea to send an updated personal statement?
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:49 pm
by ManOfTheMinute
Unless it is a huge travesty, I would not draw attention to it. Its almost better than they think it sounded ok in your head than you did not take the time to do a good job the first time.
Re: Is it a terrible idea to send an updated personal statement?
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:53 pm
by PRgradBYU
cinephile wrote:It'll only draw their attention to the awkwardness in the first one.
This. There's always a chance that AdComms will read over your awkward wording without noticing it.