Oops

[Gingermick]

So, one of my schools asked for an SOP and a personal statement. Most of the schools like this ask for 500 word limit on both statements, so I I just cut my 1000 word SOP and used relevant pieces in the personal statement (including one whole paragraph directly lifted from my long SOP). But this school didn't have a word limit on the SOP, so I sent the long version, and it was only after I turned everything in that I realized my SOP and my personal statement included the exact same concluding paragraph. I feel stupid. Should I try to fix it? I already emailed the DGS about a previous issue (this school requires all supplemental materials to be delivered by post, and international post was delayed due to terroism [seriously] so she allowed me to send her a zip file of all the supporting documents), so I don't want to be repeatedly contacting them and bothering them. Recommendations?

(edit: I realized that I fixed this issue before I emailed it to her. Guess I was worrying for nothing!)

Edited December 16, 2010 by Gingermick

[ydg23]

So, one of my schools asked for an SOP and a personal statement. Most of the schools like this ask for 500 word limit on both statements, so I I just cut my 1000 word SOP and used relevant pieces in the personal statement (including one whole paragraph directly lifted from my long SOP). But this school didn't have a word limit on the SOP, so I sent the long version, and it was only after I turned everything in that I realized my SOP and my personal statement included the exact same concluding paragraph. I feel stupid. Should I try to fix it? I already emailed the DGS about a previous issue (this school requires all supplemental materials to be delivered by post, and international post was delayed due to terroism [seriously] so she allowed me to send her a zip file of all the supporting documents), so I don't want to be repeatedly contacting them and bothering them. Recommendations?

(edit: I realized that I fixed this issue before I emailed it to her. Guess I was worrying for nothing!)

This is my first time applying to these programs, so I don't have a lot of experience in these matters. I would go ahead and contact them. The SOP is a really big deal. Re-word either one's closing paragraph and ask them if you can replace that document. I have had to make some changes on my applications, and everyone has been really nice. Hopefully the people putting your application together won't be the same people reviewing it. Good Luck.

Sorry. I just read your edit.

Edited December 16, 2010 by ydg23