Mistakes in my college application

I forgot to mention some important details like college courses and the name of my previous school on my college application. I’m freaking out! How can I correct these errors? Will it hurt my chances of getting in?

I totally understand your concern and it's great that you've caught these omissions! The good news is, in most cases, there's usually a way to correct these types of errors after the fact. You can reach out directly to the college's admissions office and let them know about the mistakes. Be sure to include your full name, application ID if you have one, and any other relevant information they might need to locate your application.

When you discuss the mistakes, be direct and specific. For the college courses, provide the course name, when you took it, and where. For the previous school, inform them of the school name, your years of attendance, and any honors or key coursework.

As for whether this will damage your chances of admission, it's hard to predict. Many colleges understand that inadvertent mistakes can happen and honestly acknowledging and addressing these issues can demonstrate your integrity.

Remember, in the future, it can be very helpful to have someone else, like a teacher, counselor or parent, review your application prior to submission to catch errors or omissions. That second set of eyes can be incredibly helpful.