<p>I am just wondering whether it is still possible to send in additional information. </p>
<p>These are the facts: I applied as a political science major, and I sent in my common application very early. Later, however, I joined a party (not in the US) and since then I am very actively involved in political events/ party meetings/ discussions etc. Now, my question is, would it be useful to send them an e-mail and let them know? I think it's a pretty significant activity that illustrates my interest in politics. It's not listed in my application because at that time I didn't do these activities. Now, I mentioned it at my interview, and I also told my counselor to please mention it, but in neither of the two cases I can be sure that they submitted these information, and my counselor is (yet again) taking vacations so I cannot ask him. </p>
<p>So, would you recommend to let them now? (even taking the risk that they already know from the interview report / my counselor?) Or should I just ignore and and possibly get rejected and keep thinking for my whole life: "If I had only told them, I had gotten an acceptance." And if I send it in, would an e-mail be okay or do I need to send in a letter? And what should I write? Just: Hi, I did not mention that I joined a party. Or should I maybe write an essay about it? </p>
<p>Thanks for your thoughts!</p>
<p>Given the date, if you want to send anything you’d best do it by email. </p>
<p>I would suggest no more than three well-written paragraphs, but that’s just a gut feeling.</p>
<p>Joining something at this point is not going to make a difference. Updates should include things such as prestigious awards, etc. Harvard and most other schools are interested in activities that you have been involved in throughout H.S.</p>
<p>Hm, good point, but doesn’t it illustrate my interest in the subject and that I am still trying out new things in my senior year? Isn’t that something they are also looking for - hard work etc. in the senior year?</p>
<p>They are looking for you to keep up your grades. They don’t care if you try something new your senior year (in terms of admissions.)</p>
<p>It probably won’t hurt. I just found out about a couple of scholarships that I won, so I sent them a brief email about my awards. They sent a reply saying that it would be added to my application</p>
<p>How about first place in school’s science fair? Is it too late to send an update?</p>
<p>The reality is that no one really knows what the he** they are looking for or what will tip the scales in your favor. So if you have had a really significant experience in this area since applying, write 3 really good paragraphs on the subject and sent them via email. </p>
<p>What do you have to lose?</p>
<p>yah you have nothing to lose by updating them. i recently sent in an update also through fax, so it’s definitely not too late. </p>
<p>good luck!</p>