Forgot to list some courses on Common App, what do I do?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rice University
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<p>There is a question on the Common App asking what courses I would be taking this year. I only listed the 6 I would be taking this semester, and not any of the second semester courses I would be taking, AP Micro and communications. For AP Micro, I sort of have an excuse because I had wanted to take the class, but it wasn't confirmed until after I had applied. Communications I didn't list just because it was for the second semester and I read the question wrong.</p>

<p>I have no idea what to do. I submitted a month ago, and I don't know how bad it would look to contact them long after the deadline. Maybe they're even done reviewing my app and will have to bring it back up or something, I don't know. It just looks bad for me, and I don't know what to say that will not make this negatively affect my application. Will it even affect the decision at all? Should I even tell them? Not telling them seems to be the worst out of all of these choices, though.</p>

<p>Also, I was wondering about the question where you list the colleges you are applying to. Is putting around 10 colleges on that list, like I did, going to impact their decision in any way, negatively or even positively? My counselor told me to list the ones that I have even a small notion of applying to, and I've changed my mind about some of them. So now I regret listing the ones I am not applying to, especially the prestigious ones, because listing them might make it seem like Rice is not my highest priority, even though it is. </p>

<p>I applied Early Decision, if that helps with anything.</p>

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<p>You don’t have to worry about it. At this point you can’t really do anything. I think they care more about your big picture, and small mistakes probably won’t jeopardize your chance to Rice (But to be honest, I am not sure).</p>

<p>Again, there is nothing you can do at this point. No need to be anxious about anything.</p>

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<p>Should I still tell them though? It seems like they would notice that I am only taking 6 courses through the whole year, 1 of them only for the first semester. They’re probably not going to contact me to clarify, so maybe I should take the initiative?</p>

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<p>@yuyoyeya‌ Usually, high school transcript will show the courses you are currently taking, and they will see that. If you are not sure, you can call them on Monday and ask them what to do.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I JUST thought about that as well, but I’ll have to wait until Monday to check my transcript too. Oh well, you’re right, there’s no use being anxious, can’t really change anything now. Still, if I don’t get in, I’ll have a little voice saying “What if?” in the back of my head. But I know I’m not THAT great as other applicants in the big picture, either. Thanks for the advice, I’ll stop worrying :).</p>

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<p>You can definitely email/call them if you are concerned. It is unlikely that contacting them will have a negative impact on your app.</p>

<p>And yes, as Yhz says, your transcript will contain your courseload. </p>