Do not send your essay with postage due.

March 26, 2008 · Filed Under Incredibly Dumb Mistakes 

There are many ways to make a bad first impression, but I can’t think of a worse one than making the committee pay money for the privilege of reading your essay. When in doubt, add an extra stamp or two. I hate wasting stamps as much as the next guy, but trust me, you’ll never miss that 40 cents.

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