HBS R2 App error urgent

Expert replies

tanyaindia: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:40 am

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.

Thanks

Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Clear Admit | Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:43 pm

Stacey Oyler: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 900; Joined: Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:49 amFollowed by: 81 members; Location: San Francisco, CA; Thanked: 106 times

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.

Best,

Stacey

Sign up for my MBA admissions course, featuring me and other Clear Admit experts, by visiting: https://www.udemy.com/business-school

Stacey Oyler
Clear Admit, LLC
[email protected]
215.568.2590

Stay Informed with Clear Admit!
Read our Blog for daily MBA admissions tips and updates.
Follow us on Twitter for breaking b-school news.
Download our Publications on MBA programs and admissions strategy.
Visit our MBA Admissions Wiki to read and share application insights.

GMAT Course Reviews

563 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (563 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review