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I'm already in Graduate school, so I do know the environs. This is me, kicking myself. I am a perfectionist. Where I can, I have emailed a request. That I have done, and I whatever I can or cannot do, it is now out of my hands. Thanks for listening.

I'm giving it a try. I'm just upset because I worked so long and hard on it. I've really poured myself into making these applications perfect.

I've blown it. All that work, people looking over it. It was really stupid of me to think I could do this.

I feel as if the universe must hate me. I discovered two sentences were obscured by a graphic in my writing sample. I didn't notice because I was checking the page numbers not the end of sentences when I was collating my material. This writing sample has already been delivered to all but one institution. What a waste of money. Is it worth saying anything or not draw any attention to the mistake.

I added a post secondary school to my application but no transcripts are available (long story, not relevant - it's an international thing). I should have perhaps left this school out but I did feel that it was important enough to include. However, there is now a note on my application that states no transcripts were received from this school.Has anyone dealt with something similar. I'm going to email the admissions for advice but it would be good to hear whether anyone else has encountered this problem.

A statement of purpose is an academic essay that highlights the training and expertise that you will bring to your chosen program. Cut out any references that suggest failing or unsuccessful grades. Highlight your experiences as a special officer, note your specific skills and how they relate to nursing. Note and exploit your transferable skills - you have a ton of them. You need to sell your essay with confidence. Stating that you "had always done the minimum when I was working on my degree from the University of Michigan. I didn't enjoy most of the classes and I had no goal in mind, except graduating" doesn't fill me with confidence. Regardless if this is true, do not state it in your SOP rather, always suggest what you did achieve, not what you didn't. Someone with your experience has a lot to give to any program. You should therefore exploit such knowledge. Your last paragraph should state why you are choosing this specific program at that specific university.

I'm torn as to whether adding additional material would annoy the admissions committee.

Hang on, were we supposed to be issued scratch cards for the paper based test? I didn't received anything.

I did and will.

I'm being paranoid and I am looking for someone to tell me to lighten up or else give me some words of encouragement. I have been thorough with applications. Checking them obsessively. I've had half a dozen people look over my SOP, Yet,..I found one error before I caught it (by which time it had been sent to three places). It's not a massive error, I mispelt a theorist's name. Wrote an 'e' where there should have been an 'a'. God, I'm kicking myself. The paranoid in me is saying I've blewn it. I don't intend to say anything...no point drawing attention to it. But...all there is left for me to do is insert a sad face: