Typo - help!

Applying to College
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<p>I found a typo on my common app (already submitted to ED school). I had written a range of hours (10-15) for the amount of time I did the activity during the summer, but then meant to change it to 10+ (because it was generally closer to 10). It now says 15+ instead because I forgot to change the 5 to a 0. Do you think this is a big issue, should I call and have them make a note? I don't want to seem like I'm lying... Five hours/week doesn't seem like a huge deal, but it could be, is it important enough to call?</p>

<p>Help please!</p>

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<p>Any opinions?</p>

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<p>No one?:( I'm really nervous about this...</p>

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<p>It's not a big issue, promise! You're fine.</p>

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<p>Don't worry about it, colleges don't check that stuff out, and it doesn't make or break an admission decision.</p>

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<p>Thanks...maybe I won't call them after all.</p>

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<p>Actually, I could see sending them a note (don't call) over this. Being honest is good, and in this case your honesty will bring you to the attention of the AdCom in an unusual and positive way.</p>

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<p>ADad (no idea why our posts switched order), I did send them an email and they haven't replied (I sent it almost a week ago), though I guess that could just be due to high email volume.</p>

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<p>In your email you explained the error and asked them to make a correction?</p>

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<p>Yep, I explained what happened, told them what the accurate number of hours was, and asked that they make the correction.</p>

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<p>That's good! </p>

<p>They are probably too busy to acknowledge your email. I wouldn't pursue it any further; imo you can assume that it has or will get to your file.</p>

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<p>Okay, I'll go with that...they've always been good about answering emails but they're probably swamped right now.</p>

<p>Thanks for the advice.:)</p>