Point out a mistake, or keep it quiet?

[Don'tStopMeNow]

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So, despite my triple checking, I recently discovered on my AMCAS submitted application that I had made a mistake designating one of my activities as medical volunteering when it should have been non-medical. The hazards of not having a mouse I guess.

Now, I figure the best option to change this would be informing the individual schools about the mistake... but my question is this:

Is it even worth it to let the schools know?

I'd just like some opinions on this... I mean, the description makes it pretty clear it is non-medical. I just don't know if it would be seen as a super negative thing calling right after they get my app and pointing out mistakes.

Thanks!

 

[gyngyn]

In my opinion, this does not rise to the level that a correction is needed.
It is unlikely that anyone will consider it an act of deception, merely lack of attention to detail.

 

[claduva94]

If your description is clear I assume you are fine. I doubt they would hold that against you.

 

[Mather2012]

I did literally exactly the same thing last cycle, and I didn't notify any of my schools nor was it ever brought up in any of my interviews.

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Don'tStopMeNow]

Thanks everyone!

My gut was telling me it wasn't a huge deal... but medical school applications seem to have a funny habit of giving a megaphone to the little voices of doubt in the back of your head.

I'll plan on leaving it as is based on this consensus haha

 

[lumpyspaceprincess14]

If your description makes it clear that it's non medical then you should be fine. I guess you could correct it if it really bothers you, but I don't think it's worth it. Good luck on your app!