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02 Jan 2010, 22:23
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Hey guys, one quick question. I just got admitted to Columbia and just recently noticed in my application that I mistakenly wrote that I lived in India for 6 months when it was actually 5 months. Do you guys know if Kroll checks travel records for things like this? Sorry for being a bit paranoid, but I just can't stop worrying about it.
02 Jan 2010, 22:36
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Hey there,
To be frank, I have no certain idea what Kroll checks but here is my take:
1. I doubt they check travel records. My guess is that the focus is more on: Do you work where you say you did? In what capacity? At what salary? Are you really an Olympic ballroom dancer and world-class martial artist who must register your hands as lethal weapons at the airport?
2. Even if they DID check this, AND thought it was important enough to report back to Columbia, I'd be surprised if Columbia cared. Unless you're claiming to have done something amazing that could only have been accomplished in six months and not in five, or you need an alibi for that sixth month in order to evade a criminal charge, who cares?
3. If, in a worst case scenario, Columbia finds out and they care, they'll probably just contact you for clarification. At which point you can graciously apologize for the error; after all, the number 6 is right next to the number 5 on the keyboard. Typos are to be avoided at all costs, but hey - they happen.
In short, unless there's some part of the story you're not telling us ... be easy. And congratulations on your acceptance!
To be frank, I have no certain idea what Kroll checks but here is my take:
1. I doubt they check travel records. My guess is that the focus is more on: Do you work where you say you did? In what capacity? At what salary? Are you really an Olympic ballroom dancer and world-class martial artist who must register your hands as lethal weapons at the airport?
2. Even if they DID check this, AND thought it was important enough to report back to Columbia, I'd be surprised if Columbia cared. Unless you're claiming to have done something amazing that could only have been accomplished in six months and not in five, or you need an alibi for that sixth month in order to evade a criminal charge, who cares?
3. If, in a worst case scenario, Columbia finds out and they care, they'll probably just contact you for clarification. At which point you can graciously apologize for the error; after all, the number 6 is right next to the number 5 on the keyboard. Typos are to be avoided at all costs, but hey - they happen.
In short, unless there's some part of the story you're not telling us ... be easy. And congratulations on your acceptance!
03 Jan 2010, 08:57
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Hey all - just saw the Kroll bit today and had a question that occurred to me.
I completed an volunteer position that was ongoing when I sent my application, but finished shortly afterward (there wasn't a preset end date) so I just changed the end date on the resume I gave to my interviewer and told her about it during the interview. Do I also need to contact the admissions office, or was this adequate?
As for verifying extracurrics and undergrad awards, every applicant I spoke to is having (hopefully completely baseless) nightmares that some staffer won't even have the records from 10 years ago when they received some award or other.
Ugh. We all hate being nervous, but the process will be over soon.
I completed an volunteer position that was ongoing when I sent my application, but finished shortly afterward (there wasn't a preset end date) so I just changed the end date on the resume I gave to my interviewer and told her about it during the interview. Do I also need to contact the admissions office, or was this adequate?
As for verifying extracurrics and undergrad awards, every applicant I spoke to is having (hopefully completely baseless) nightmares that some staffer won't even have the records from 10 years ago when they received some award or other.
Ugh. We all hate being nervous, but the process will be over soon.
