Mistake in application submitted to University of Boston

Ugh, so I was filling out my application for the University of Boston and I just realized I made a typo in the essay. Does anyone know if there's a way I can correct it? Will this affect my chances of getting accepted?

First off, breathe; making errors is part of being human! Generally, most universities including the University of Boston don't offer an option to make edits once the application has been submitted. However, I would still recommend immediately reaching out to the admissions office by email. Briefly explain the situation, specify where the mistake occurred, and attach a corrected version of the essay. Be apologetic, but also professional, as we're all prone to mistakes occasionally.

Will this affect your chances? Well, honestly, it depends on how significant the typo is. If it's a minor grammatical error or a simple misspelling, it's unlikely to have a significant impact on your chances. Admissions officers understand that small mistakes happen and that applicants are under a lot of pressure during the application process. However, if the typo results in a confusing sentence or changes the meaning of a sentence, it could potentially have a larger impact.

Either way, it's best to contact the admissions office, as it shows that you care about the accuracy and quality of your work. Take this as a learning experience to always double-check or have someone else look over your work before submission, especially for something as important as a college application.