Submitter's remorse with SOP?

[skgarcia]

Does anyone else feel sick when they think about their already submitted SOP?

 

There are so many things I wish I could go back and change now.  I can't even bare to read the damn thing.

 

Anyone else feel this way?  Gah. 

[Human_]

Me? No. But I'm sure others share your sentiment.

[glm]

I thought reading over my SOP post-application would be a mortifying experience, but I was surprised to find myself impressed with the thing. Maybe it's still too new!

[*Jenny*]

There a few minor things I would tweak, but overall I'm pleased with mine.

[Sarah Bee]

Have a grammatical error in the very first sentence --I hope that doesn't affect the overall application, which I deem is quite strong. Though I may not qualify for the scholarship as it's very competitive (950 applications and 15 scholarships), I am happy that I gave my best shot (sans the glitch which is unforgivable for a subeditor).

Edited February 20, 2014 by Sarah Bee

[seeingeyeduck]

I definitely had a typo in one of mine and still got in, so there is hope! It was one of those typos that are another word, so maybe the committee missed it too!

[deci:belle]

I had the exact opposite opinion when I went to read my SOP months later. I was like  "Woah, where did I pull that out from?!"

[awells27]

My general feeling about the SOP and writing sample is that I would just assume trash them permanently at this point.  It's a total process of exposing yourself but a necessary one I suppose.  That's why it's best to have a MA faculty advisor, who evaluates PHD apps every year, who doesn't mind editing your SOP.  That way you can endure the embarrassment early on.