Can We Update Our Volunteer Hours After Submit?

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I applied to a few schools very late last year and didn't receive an offer. I did speak with an ADCOM chair in April and she said one area I could improve would be some more recent volunteer experience. No problem, I signed up for some charitable dental clinic time figuring I'd enjoy it anyway...

Problem is, these clinics both take forever to background check/do orientation/etc and I won't really get any good hours in for a few more weeks. Of course I'd like to have that time on my application, but wasn't sure if there was an option to update as I put time in? I considered estimating my time ahead, but of course I wouldn't want to be unethical.
 
No, try reading the instructions section...once you submit it is locked in.
 
Call the school to find out. I called VCU and they said yes. Some may also give you the option on the secondary apps.

EDIT: You can't update it on the AADSAS, but the school may accept an additional letter from you.
 
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