Serious Mistake-UC verification

Applying to College
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Well, I’ve made a pretty serious mistake on my app.
Instead of 2 hours/week I wrote 12 weeks (:0).

now, UC sent me a letter asking to verify the info.

I should just give a 'em a document with the right info and explain that it was a typo, right ?

also, will that affect my chances ? (no, it wasn’t my intent to deliberately write more hours)

<em>note to self</em>: man, I need to proofread my app more…

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<p>Yo just tell them there was a mistake and write a letter explaining what happened. It might affect your chances a little i guess.</p>

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<p>they actually check up on that extracurricular info? i thought it wasnt that important so i didnt really put down everything i did</p>

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<p>Where did you apply to?</p>

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<p>well yeah they check ecs... I mean, a lot of ppl from my school also applied, and my number of hours (360 total instead of 60 :/) clearly stands out...
the worst thing is, they might think I just shamelessly exaggerated my stats, and then retracted by saying it's a typo...</p>

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<p>Cal, UCLA, UCSD, UCSB, UCD</p>

<p>it would really suk if I get my app withdrawn. No, it would be a fking catastrophe.</p>

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<p>They very well might think this, but at least they're giving you a chance to verify. I'd give them documentation of this correction, as well as documentation of all your other hours as well, so they'll see that this was indeed a mistake, and your other hours are correct.</p>

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<p>tough choice.....</p>

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<p>what kind of documentation do they want?</p>

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<p>Well, if you did service in a group, have the leader write a note of verification.For instance, if you were in a service club, have the sponsor write it. If you worked at a hospital, have a supervisor write a note saying how manny hours you worked. It's hard to advise without knowing what you did to come up with 300+ hours.
My daughter worked over 200 hours at a community hotline over a 2 1/2 year period. . They provided the hours verification for the students, so it wasn't difficult. Her other service activities were part of the school programs, so the school's stamp of approval was all that was needed. Your experience should be a head's up to other kids - keep records and have them verified (signed) by those in charge of your activities. You may never need them - but when you do, you really do!</p>

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<p>Have you received a letter already that stated that your application has been forwarded to all the colleges you've chosen?</p>

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<p>Oooh... ouch. Yes, verify your hours-document what you did, when, and give them contact info for a leader of this EC. You also might include verification for your other EC's. Honestly explain the mistake. I think it will be excused, especially if it is an online app.</p>

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<p>when did you get this letter and was it by email?</p>