Listed 35hrs/week 30wks/yr when it should be 35hrs/week 2wks/yr but in the description, it said “a 2-week service”
Should I send a correction email to Admission office?
@rose02-That’s a close call. The description does say it was just two weeks but you might might confuse the admission folks with the 30-week listing. So you should probably send your regional rep a correction but maybe you can drum up some genuine question to ask at the same time so that the whole email isn’t about the mistake. You probably have SOME question that you wouldn’t mind asking. But just make sure it isn’t something that is already answered on the web site or elsewhere and that it does come across as a sincere question.
Hello! For a question somewhere along the lines of “List the courses that pertain to your intended field of study (chemistry for me),” I listed the six science/math courses I took/am taking from 10th-12th grade. However, I completely forgot to include the required science/math courses I took from 9th grade. Will they look at my transcript to confirm that I took those courses/what I did freshman year? I’m concerned that I gave off the impression that I didn’t take all of the STEM courses I could have taken in my school. Thank you so much for your patience!
@CometCatcher -If you are applying to colleges that require a transcript from your high school (meaning most but not all colleges), then definitely let this go. But if your self-reported classes are on the ONLY list of classes that a college will see, then send a brief emailed correction. If you’ve sent a transcript, do nothing. It’s not any sort of problem.
Thank you so much!!! 
Hi! I am hoping that you can assist me with a quick question so that I can get my son to stop freaking out. In the common app section of his application there is an Additional Information section where he actually wrote a very thoughtful little statement about his personal growth as a student and why his GPA alone is not a total indicator of is current academic abilities.
The issue is that in his statement he wrote it to a specific school and submitted to 4 colleges not realizing that this part of his application was going to every school he submitted his common app to. So he feels like all these schools will reject him because they will think he does not want to attend their college. He also tailored that writing to fit one of the other colleges’ writing supplement so he is doubly stressed that the school will see both writings at the same time.
What are your thoughts about this and what can I say to him so he does not feel it is the end of the world?
@LiLiBug - I feel your son’s pain, but it is definitely not the end of the world. College admission officials understand that–with the exception of Early Decision candidates–students apply to more than one college. And they understand, too, that this process can be very stressful and confusing so mistakes like your son’s are bound to happen sometimes.
But it still would be wise for your son to do a little damage control. He should send an email to his regional rep* at the three colleges that received the “wrong” statement. He can explain that he is very enthused about that college and had planned to write an “Additional Information” statement that was specific to each of the colleges on his very short list, not realizing that–when he sent the first one–it would go to all colleges. Thus, in every email, he should include a new statement that is customized for each college, asking the admission staff to overlook the one on the Common Application. He should also apologize for the mistake and for making them take extra time during a hectic period.
If your son is not admitted to these colleges, it won’t be because of this snafu so do tell him to take a deep breath and stop worrying about it.
*if you don’t know the name and email address, and if you can’t find it online, call the admission office and ask.
I just submitted my UC application, but I realized that in the academic history section where you report AP scores, I only reported the scores for tests I already took. However, it says to also include the ap tests you plan to take in May 2018, and I forgot to list the planned test dates. Should I email the UC’s with the AP tests I intend to take in May? Moreover, would emailing corrections/omissions to admissions leave a negative impression? Also as a side note, I took both the old and new SAT, and I did much better on the New one. Would they look at both scores individually since they are different tests, or would they only consider the new test score?
Thanks in advance!
Hi, just wanted to say a quick thank you in advance for answering our questions.
I have already submitted the majority of my applications, and I noticed an error in the activity list. I accidentally put a description for a prior activity as I copied and pasted everything from a word document. (Basically, I put description A under activity A and under activity B without realizing). Activity B is not in need of any explanation as it is pretty standard and is in my attached resume, but I’m afraid that it will make me seem incredibly careless even though I have read my applications several times. I did not think an email was necessary, however. Do you think this was the right choice, or should I send an email?
Thanks again
@starsfoodlife5 -Sure, send a short email that adds your planned AP’s. It’s no big deal and this won’t affect your admission outcomes.
Re the SAT’s: Colleges may see the older scores but will use the newer, better ones.
@whoknows0422 -You made the right choice. Don’t send an explanatory email. The college folks will understand what you meant, and this small snafu won’t hurt your admission odds.
Thank you so much- and sorry I have one more question. On my application, I put one hour a week for an activity that was supposed to be 2 hours, and 12 weeks/yr for an activity that was supposed to be 15. Do you think these changes are significant enough to affect admissions?
@starsfoodlife5 -NOoooo! You will drive the college folks crazy with a change like that. Do not send an update! There will be no impact whatsoever on your admission decisions if you leave this alone.
Hi, I submitted my UC application a few days ago, but I’d like to change my choice of majors for UCLA. I’d like to change it from College of Letters & Science to Engineering. UCLA provides a way to request it by emailing them. Do you think changing the major after application is submitted will hurt my chances of getting accepted, thinking I am careless or changing mind so quickly?
@jeanie12345678 -Changing an intended major will NOT hurt a candidate’s admission chances (if it’s just one change, not several). BUT do keep in mind that engineering applicants typically need strong grades and test scores in math and science and it also helps to have demonstrated some interest in engineering through extracurricular or summer activities. So before making the switch, be sure to ask yourself if you think that your credentials make you competitive for engineering. If your answer is, “Yes,” then it certainly is fine to make the change and you won’t be penalized for appearing flaky. 
@Sally_Rubenstone That is an excellent idea! Thank you!
@Sally_Rubenstone Thank you.
Hi I realized this morning I made two mistakes on my application and have been freaking out
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I put 6hrs a week/50 weeks trying to convey how I had around 300 hours total (for all 4 years) but didn’t realize putting 6hrs a week/50 weeks actually implies I did 300 hours PER year
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I put an entire essay answering prompt #7 in prompt #8
Should I send an email explaining both and would that hurt my chances of getting in?
Thank you in advance for your help!
@whaleshark1 -You should probably send a brief email with corrections. I don’t think that this will hurt your chances at all … unless your admissions rep is an especially cranky mood to begin with when the changes show up. But, seriously, don’t worry about it. Just be sure to apologize for making the admission folks do extra work.
What if already sent in two emails to the app center? First email just asked a question if I can make changes to my academic record because I messed up on adding a class that I didn’t take, then once I got answers I sent in another email and provided more information to verify that it was me and to indicate the specific courses that I wanted to remove from my academic record. I’ve been reading the replies on this thread and now as I realize I’ve sent 2 emails I feel like I’m beingg annoying and obsessive. 
Should I be worrying?