Updating Experiences on AADSAS After Submission: What You Can and Can’t Do (Official Source Included)

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If you start a new extracurricular or position after submitting your AADSAS application, here’s what you need to know:


  • You can’t edit, change, or remove any experiences (activities, jobs, volunteering, etc.) you already submitted.
  • You can add new experiences (jobs, activities, or positions that started after submission) at any time.
  • In AADSAS, “experiences” and “activities” mean the same thing—everything gets entered in the “Experiences” section.

Official ADEA/AADSAS Policy:
“Yes, new experiences can be added but existing experiences cannot be updated after the application is submitted.”
Official source (ADEA FAQ)
(Scroll about halfway down to the question: “I have plans to add experiences after I submit my application. Can I add new experiences after I submit?” in the ‘ADEA AADSAS Application’ section.)


The best way to let schools know about new activities is to mention them in your interviews, or in a letter of interest or update email if the school allows it.


Hope that helps! Nancy
 
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