Made mistake related to my GPA in application resume

[slate]

Yes, I'm kicking myself. A few weeks after submitting MPH applications to two schools, I realized I calculated my GPA wrong--and included the error on my resume in my application packages.

My alma mater uses a different grading system (marks in percentages, not letter grades or GPA) so I asked my coworker (a current grad student himself) how to convert my average to a GPA on a four-point scale. Guess we were both wrong.

Gah, I put GPA of 3.4 on my resumes, when it should actually be GPA of 3.7. I included my official university transcript, so they can see my real grades. I can't help but worry that they looked at my low GPA listed on my resume and will toss my application in the reject pile.

Wonder if it's too late to contact the universities and explain my mistake, maybe submit a corrected resume?

[hungry]

If it were me, I would email them immediately and then follow up with phone calls.

Unfortunately they are probably closed until Tuesday. But best of luck.

[domnulsl]

Yeah, you should try to contact them ASAP. U have nothing to lose but a lot to gain.....

[Stately Plump]

I've been in touch with some programs to update the status of my application. I would email them and let them know; I've found many programs very, very considerate and even friendly, at times.

If it makes you feel any better, I said in my personal statement that I wanted to work with a professor who (I found out yesterday) is actually only a lecturer. Crossed them off the list. (<-- sunglasses to hide embarrassment/tears)

[Sociograd]

It's not too late until they've made a decision I guess. I'd send a short letter in the email (and ask if they would like an attachment explaining the situation) and see if it can be forwarded to your application materials. It will show interest if nothing else--everybody makes mistakes.

[slate]

Thank you all very much! Offices should be open tomorrow, so I'll try to explain my situation.

[misgengen]

I just made the same mistake, when I e-mailed the admission people for my universities. all of them said they said they use their own calculation using my transcript. So no worries!

[slate]

Thanks misgengen! Maybe now I can get a good night's sleep...