<p>what's the rule of thumb on updating applications?</p>
<p>i realize next week is the final decision time, and since i dont know where i stand, im wondering whether it's a good or bad idea to email the admissions officer for my region with updates between the time i submitted to now...</p>
<p>i just made all-region football and though im not an official recruit, i mentioned in a supplemental letter i would definitely walk-on....</p>
<p>also, im having a poem published in an analytical anthology by a university press ....</p>
<p>i'd include these two updates in an email to my admissions officer, but im wondering whether it is a bad idea since they are so overloaded with work and might be annoyed....on the other hand, perhaps it would bring some closure to the fact that i am capable to competing in football at harvard and also testify to my credibility as a writer further....</p>
<p>im not sure what to do, so any and all opinions are welcome...please respond soon though, because i want to decide whether to send this update by tomorrow since this week is the final decision week</p>