Incorrect Dates Listed on Application

[cuddlemonsters]

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Hey all,

A bit of a silly question. Fortunate enough to be accepted this cycle, but began worrying a tad bit when I noticed some of the dates for experiences were off by 2-4 months (but hours/length listed should be correct).

i.e. For shadowing I did ~3 years ago I listed August, but I actually started in November.

At the time it was to the best of my knowledge and as more time passed I realized that there were other ways to find out more exact dates instead of estimating. Began getting concerned over the submitting false information stuff when signing agreements. Freaking out? or should I actually contact schools?

Thanks!

 

[Luka75]

You can contact the school if you want, if anything, it'll show integrity. However, given that there was no malicious intent and that it doesn't change anything about the experience itself, I really don't think it matters.
I have a friend who took some phlebotomy course after college at a CC and got an A but because it was a technical degree, she didn't think she was supposed to report this class. So, she never reported it. She told me that at interviews, She just mentioned that She took a phlebotomy course and started working as such. She's in her 3rd year now and that has never been an issue.
However, had she gotten a C and had her GPA lowered because of it, I think it would've been more of an issue for her because it would be more of a dishonesty type situation rather than a simple human mistake.
My point is, as long as you don't do anything Dishonest or shady (which in this case, you didn't), you're probably fine.

...That said, @Goro @gyngyn and @gonnif could probably give you better insight than I can.

 

[Marrowist]

You are fine.