Hello, I need advice.
I submit my college essay and there was an accidental punctuation error such as this:
" .?I realized my voice was essential.."
All of my other sentences were grammatically correct, but there was this one error of a random question mark that I am unsure of how it got there. will this error decrease my overall chances? I am worried about this!
It will be alright, small punctuation errors shouldn't matter much in the grand scheme of most essays.
Besides, if you already submitted it there wouldn't be anything you could do even if there was a problem. I try to avoid looking over things after I have already permanently submitted them, otherwise I'd just end up stressing myself out over things that I can't change.
Once it's submitted, just let it go. You did your best, and little things you missed won't matter nearly as much as you think it will when you're stressed about all this stuff.
Best of luck on your admissions!
Didn't we already answer this? You'll be fine, they won't even consider it if the rest of your essay is good.
To keep this community safe and supportive:
It's understandable to feel worried about an error in your college essay, but try not to panic. While errors like this are not ideal, they are not uncommon, and admission officers are generally understanding when it comes to small mistakes.
It's unlikely that one punctuation error would significantly impact your overall chances of being accepted, especially if your essay is otherwise strong.