Spelling Snafu on Application

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<p>Question: After submitting an online application to an Ivy League university, I realized that I made about three spelling errors. One of these errors included spelling my name wrong on one form. Will they reject my application because of this? Have my chances of admission decreased dramatically?While it’s never great to make spelling mistakes on […]</p>

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<p>Sally, I was disappointed to read what this topic is really about. I thought you were asking how one would go about spelling the word/acronym ‘snafu’ on an application. Or, more enticingly, spelling what the acronym stands for! Situation Normal, All F[ouled] Up!</p>

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<p>Well, at least you’re reading the “Ask the Dean” column, laxtaxi. Not too much traffic here!</p>