I have no choice but to lie on college application??

Question

I seriously have no choice because during the summer after my freshman year ended, i went to missions with my church and did volunteer work/community service. but i don't remember how many days I was there for and how many hours I volunteered for!!! help!!! I know it was definetely more than 30 hours total but i just can't remember. what do i do??? i also volunteered at a hospital for quite a long time and i don't remember how many hours i did as well. i didn't keep track. what do i do?? can i just lie??

Answer 1

This isn't lying, it's estimating. Be a little conservative, but put in a number. I doubt if they'll question it. If they do, tell them what you told us. If there's  a place to write your answer, give them the story, and it's true, that you have no records, but that this is an estimate.  

Answer 2

Try to remember as much as you can, and make your best guess.  Often times, numbers are rounded so it is easier to understand.  

Answer 3

You can just say 'during the summer'. You could also guess and say approximately 30 hours, or you can check with the hospital and see if they have a record of when you were there.

Answer 4

Don't worry as it is not that important just make a good guess.