S18 has potential to win an award for his sport but will not know until after app due date. Is there a way to let the colleges know? This would be school level but its on a team that won at state level (which we are able to get in there).
One can send an email to the admissions office with the update. I would say though that I would only do it if it is a meaningful award. As in mentioned in a paper outside of the local weekly freebie. Sending updates just to send is pretty spammy, IMO, but if it makes sense, do it. You and your son can decide if the “Most Improved” (or whatever) award is meaningful enough.
Agree with the above and will add that any update email should be short and sweet.
Thanks. May not be worth an update email. Such a bummer that the HS doesn’t get it out earlier knowing the seniors are sending in apps.
Note that your son’s HS is not unique so it’s not like he’s at a disadvantage. Every AO knows that many kids will get school awards after the application date. All Winter and Spring athletic awards (and in many cases, Fall awards) fall into the category.