AMCAS Error: Any Advice?

[MCC]

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I was looking over my AMCAS and discovered a very significant typo. I listed the date for an activity as happening in 2005 rather than 2004. I think I need to correct this but I am not sure how to proceed. AMCAS has already indicated they can't change it. I already have two interviews and nearly all my secondaries are in.
I'm considering some of the following options:
1) write a letter explaining the typos and give it to adcoms in person at the school at which I am interviewing
2) send all schools an e-mail explaining the mistake ( I am worried that a mistake like this might deter schools from considering my application)
3) Not do anything formally but mention it at an interview if it comes up.

I am so upset with myself right now. I would greatly appreciate any advice you all might have.

Thanks!

 

[146233]

I vote for #3. It's not really that big of a deal.

 

[pingouin]

I vote for #3. It's not really that big of a deal.

Ditto.

As you're filling out secondaries which require you to list activities, just put the correct dates on there. Typos happen.

 

[medguy83]

I doubt if anyone will even notice. Schools are more interested in what you did than when you did it.

 

[MCC]

Thanks for your feedback!

 

[Lauriann]

I did the same thing last year. Nobody noticed/cared/asked.

 

[njbmd]

I was looking over my AMCAS and discovered a very significant typo. I listed the date for an activity as happening in 2005 rather than 2004. I think I need to correct this but I am not sure how to proceed. AMCAS has already indicated they can't change it. I already have two interviews and nearly all my secondaries are in.
I'm considering some of the following options:
1) write a letter explaining the typos and give it to adcoms in person at the school at which I am interviewing
2) send all schools an e-mail explaining the mistake ( I am worried that a mistake like this might deter schools from considering my application)
3) Not do anything formally but mention it at an interview if it comes up.

I am so upset with myself right now. I would greatly appreciate any advice you all might have.

Thanks!

Definitely Door #3. It's likely not going to even come up. Take a deep breath and stop worrying. It will be OK.