Help! Crisis!!!!!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>Okay, so the deadlines have ended, but I only realized a couple days ago that I had a few mistakes on the parents' information page of my Common App (so, yes, all of my colleges are going to see them!). I messed up on which professions my parents have, as well as which employers they had, because instead of asking my parents like I should have I made stupid assumptions. I realized this mistake because my dad and I were filling out a financial aid form, which is going to contain the correct profession/employer information.</p>

<p>So, what if princeton goes through both my financial and admission apps and realizes that there is a discrepancy? It is past the deadline for Common Apps so I realize that I can't just email them and explain that I have to fix a mistake. Tell me what to do about this!</p>

<p>Or, you can tell me the worst thing that can happen. Really, these mistakes aren't serious lies, just small differences. I am wondering if this kind of thing will, for whatever reason, get my apps rescinded (either financial or Common), or be considered a serious problem for admission. If those kind of things won't happen, please reassure my hopes that they won't!</p>

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<p>Why would you assume what professions your parents have?</p>

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<p>I didn't know how to state what my parents' professions were. They are retail business-owners and I put down sales managers for both of them. I figured that sales and retail are the same thing, but these occupational fields are different, as my father explained to me. So, to everyone who wondered why I "assumed" something I should already know, there is the answer!</p>

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<p>This doesn't sound like a big deal to me. Particularly at schools with need-blind admissions. As long as the professions are correct on the fin aid forms, I think it will be alright.</p>

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<p>If you're worried about it you could always email or call the admissions offices of these schools and let them know that you made a mistake and they will just make a note of it in their records. I don't think that it is that big of a deal but you might consider telling them just in case.</p>