Can I/Should I email the schools I applied to about my recent achievements?

Applying to College
1

This past weekend I accomplished one of my greatest feats in high school - I won my state debate tournament in Policy debate. I am the first state champion for our school in nine years - the last one is now our Public Forum coach.

My question is, with all the schools I applied to is it okay if I send them a follow-up email about this achievement? I feel like it’d be something pretty important that could affect admissions decisions.

2

Yes definitely tell them about it! Most admissions offices recommend only updating it if it is significant, but the state debate tournament is definitely something worth bringing to their attention.

3

Have you already had contact with the debate coaches at the schools you’ve applied to? You may want to send an email to them, too!