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TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:26 pm
by matlan72
Ok, so I submitted the majority of my apps this weekend and as I was reviewing the submitted apps I noticed a typo in my personal statement across three of the schools (Including my 1st choice)

... And now I'm FREAKING out.
It's such a ridiculously small error I don't even think I should contact the schools (its' vs. its in one spot), I just feel like an idiot though. Can I get some opinions on this??? Will it really effect my chances, or will the committees likely not even notice it?
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:27 pm
by Hand
auto-ding everywhere obviously
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:29 pm
by Attax
Was your LSAT/GPA above median?
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:29 pm
by phillywc
Could hurt you, it shows carelessness.
Your bigger concern is the LSAT. Don't waste that GPA, retake!
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:30 pm
by McAvoy
matlan72 wrote:(its' vs. its in one spot)
I hope that was a typo too
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:32 pm
by matlan72
Attax wrote:Was your LSAT/GPA above median?
LSAT, one point below... GPA 75th...
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:40 pm
by TheSpanishMain
Retake. No reason to roll with a 162/3.8.
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:41 pm
by Hand
TheSpanishMain wrote:Retake. No reason to roll with a 162/3.8.
This is the best advice you're gonna get here.
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:54 pm
by Rigo
Hopefully its' not indicative of a largely sloppy and haphazard PS.
A typo isn't an auto-ding, but a crappy PS in terms of message quality might be.
You're probably fine but don't expect a scholarship. Your dream school, no matter which one it is, will be a foolish choice come spring.
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:38 pm
by Carter1901
You're fine OP - don't stress. I discovered a pretty glaring typo (repeated word) in literally the opening line of my DS after submitting almost all of my apps last cycle. My numbers were around median for where I was shooting, but certainly nothing to call home about. I was beating myself up over the typo but everything worked out fine - currently a 1L at CCN. Here's the thread I made last cycle for the same thing. One typo won't kill an otherwise solid app. Good luck!
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=220661
Re: TYPOS!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:13 am
by matlan72
Carter1901 wrote:You're fine OP - don't stress. I discovered a pretty glaring typo (repeated word) in literally the opening line of my DS after submitting almost all of my apps last cycle. My numbers were around median for where I was shooting, but certainly nothing to call home about. I was beating myself up over the typo but everything worked out fine - currently a 1L at CCN. Here's the thread I made last cycle for the same thing. One typo won't kill an otherwise solid app. Good luck!
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=220661
Thanks!!