Really Dumb Mistake in Submitted PhD Applications

[damequixote]

Blarg! So one of my references *implied* that she had an EdD; she's my boss and I felt awkward about asking outright--her linkedin profile says EdD, but I recently found out that she hasn't finished it. I listed her as "Dr." on my vitae... I'd really like to take that back!

I'm worried, however, that if I contact departments to draw attention to this misleading mistake, it'll just make me look worse. What should I do?

[waparys]

Blarg! So one of my references *implied* that she had an EdD; she's my boss and I felt awkward about asking outright--her linkedin profile says EdD, but I recently found out that she hasn't finished it. I listed her as "Dr." on my vitae... I'd really like to take that back!

I'm worried, however, that if I contact departments to draw attention to this misleading mistake, it'll just make me look worse. What should I do?

I would say this isn't your fault. Whenever you submit stuff you check that little box that says you know all the stuff to be true to the best of your knowledge...so you weren't intentionally lying.

Also good for you for having your apps in already...!

Edited November 4, 2012 by waparys

[Dark Matter]

It doesn't matter, even a little. Don't sweat it, and by all means do not contact a department to correct this minor, meaningless mistake that no one will notice or care about.

[TripWillis]

The most inconsequential "mistake" of all time. Don't lose one wink of sleep over this.

[damequixote]

Hah, guess I over-reacted! I just didn't want to seem dishonest. Thanks for the advice.