Oxford SOP major typo: ground for rejection?
Gave my application (January 2024 submissions). Everything was fine till I realized post-submission that I used the wrong word in my SOP.
Used the word 'inimical' in the wrong sense, meant to write 'integral' instead (the context is that a particular theory was 'integral' in understanding the policy)... Inimical is actually the exact opposite of the meaning I wished to convey.
I am extremely worried that I messed up the application. Feeling so disappointed in myself after I literally spent hours refining my SOP and essays only to do something so stupid.
Is it advisable to write to the Department email pointing it out? I understand its not even feasible but I am feeling helpless and am worried if such a stupid mistake could cost me my entire application and be rejected
Used the word 'inimical' in the wrong sense, meant to write 'integral' instead (the context is that a particular theory was 'integral' in understanding the policy)... Inimical is actually the exact opposite of the meaning I wished to convey.
I am extremely worried that I messed up the application. Feeling so disappointed in myself after I literally spent hours refining my SOP and essays only to do something so stupid.
Is it advisable to write to the Department email pointing it out? I understand its not even feasible but I am feeling helpless and am worried if such a stupid mistake could cost me my entire application and be rejected
Your application will not hinge on a spelling mistake, indeed they may not even notice it. They will take in to account multiple sources of information about you before they make a decision. Writing inimical instead of integral will not be one of them. No doubt applicants write Oxfrdo instead of Oxford on their applications. Don't fret about it.
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