Undergraduate / "For Christ and His Kingdom"; Wheaton Supp/ Why Wheaton? [7]

Oooh... Ok. I'm not sure how to put this but I visited Wheaton-MA and they specifically caution students not to make this grave mistake; this does not interpret well. This is more than misspelling a word and since this is basically important because its the "Why Wheaton" question, I assume this is a negative to your application. As far as making changes on the common app, you cannot do anything. That leaves you with dealing with Wheaton college directly. Some mistakes colleges will brush over, but this is not that type of mistake, so you have to call the admissions office and try to redeem yourself, but I cant imagine what that will look like. The app deadline is still two weeks away-Jan 15-That gives some time for possible changes.

I can only hope that Wheaton was not in your top schools- How important was the school to you?

Just to lighten the moment you're not the first to make this mistake. Even public figures have made this mistake as you can see from this link. huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/25/ann-curry-mortified-over-_n_588956.html.

Undergraduate / "For Christ and His Kingdom"; Wheaton Supp/ Why Wheaton? [7]

First off, I am also applying to Wheaton College in MA. I have yet to read your entire response but I notice your mention about Christianity and religion. Having read your prompt, I can tell that it is the prompt for Wheaton College in Massachusetts. I am forced to think that you have done most of your research about the Wheaton College in IL which is highly catholic-religious. Let me know if I am wrong. Is your essay for Wheaton in IL or in MA? This is highly important.