<p>I just realized that I said “father” when I meant “grandfather” in my “tell us about a person who has influenced you in a significant way” essay. By the context of the sentence, I think it’s obvious that I intended to say grandfather, but could this mar my essay?</p>
<p>Barely, as long as they realise that it should have been Gfather. If they don’t realise, then no diff.</p>
<p>You’re doomed.</p>
<p>Especially if you’re this needy in real life. Come on! You’ve made like 50 million threads about tiny insignificant details of your application…</p>
<p>Get it together, man!</p>
<p>and what would you say about “tail” instead of “tale”?</p>