Is it too late for updates?

[risaaa]

Hi, I’m an applicant from East Asia, and I have an urgent question. My question is, is it too late for an update on my info? I was elected as president of my school debate club, and recently my team and I were informed that we are going to the national round in a certain debate competition. I see this as quite an important achievement, even though I know a lot of students take part in their school debate club. I would appreciate it if someone could give me insight on whether emailing the AO is a wise choice at this moment or not. Thank you.

[lilyesh]

I think it’s best to wait for decisions. If you get waitlisted, then you should update the admissions office.

[risaaa]

Thank you so much! I guess I’ll leave all my worries behind for now, and focus on my school! I wish you the best:)

[Across_the_Pond]

@risaaa, congratulations on your recent accomplishments!

You might be interested in this recent post -

How often (and how late) can you send updates to the admission office?

I sent my applications by 1/15 deadline and was happy that everything was done. Then in early Feb, I got a regional award (highest score, but 8th grade not allowed to enter state level). So I sent an update to the admission office for all the schools. All of them except one replied “congratulations. will add this to your application”. One school replied “your application is already being read by the AO, I can add to your file if you want”-- now I am not sure if that’s good or bad news for me. Anyways, I replied “thank you” to all of them. One week later I won another regional contest (totally different field) and I am going to state contest for my current school soon. Should I send another update? --I worry that I send updates too often and make myself look annoying. Any experience or opinion, please share. Thank you!

Wishing you the best of luck on 10 March and every success in the national round of your debate competition!

[risaaa]

Thank you so much! I will look into it as well:)