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HBS R2 App error urgent

by tanyaindia » Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:43 pm
ERROR IN HBS APP


Dear all

I need some advice for a make-or-break situation.

There is an error/inconsistency in my app.

I was basically selected for something big, and was one amongst only 20 selected out of around 1500 employees. I've stated this correctly under achievements. In my resume however i have stated it as one amongst 20 selected out of around 1000. 1500 is actually correct, 1000 is an oversight. But seeing two diff nos might get ad com thinking I've tried to cook up data etc, whereas it is a genuine careless mistake.

Should I write to adcom and clarify that it is just a careless mistake? I can get an official mail from my org to substantiate that 1500 is correct.

Please do share your views. I look forward to hearing from you.

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by Stacey Oyler » Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:27 pm
Hi,

Thanks for your post. I can certainly understand your concern, however you should know that it typos and mistakes happen all the time in bschool applications. From what you've shared, I don't think the adcom will think you were trying to deceive or mislead them, but rather simply made a typo. While typos aren't ideal (and too many in an application can raise a red flag), I don't think this mistake is a deal breaker for you. If you feel like you simply must do something then I suggest you contact the admissions office via phone and briefly explain to the person who answers your mistake (don't ask to speak to a member of the adcom). They will let you know what (if anything) you can/should do.

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