<p>What do you do if you receive a significant award or distinction after you have submitted your college application? I'm sure the top universities check when they announce the Intel STS semifinalists/finalists and the semifnalists for the Sieman's Competition, but in general, what would you do in this situation? I'm applying to schools in the fall, and I'm genuinely curious.</p>
<p>You have to contact each of the schools and tell them to write it down on the application.</p>
<p>or sometimes you send in a notice on nice, art store bought, 40 cents a sheet paper and tell them to write it in on your application</p>
<p>You could also send a short description of your additional awards and ask the admissions office to add it to your file.</p>