<p>How would I notify UCLA of updated extra curricular/awards/accomplishments? The TAU doesn't let me update that section of the application so should I send UCLA an email through there general admission email or what?</p>
<p>If it was me personally, I would utilize all channels available. I would go email and snail mail just to ensure you cover your 6.</p>
<p>Great answer man. That’s definitely the way to go. Thanks.</p>
<p>I thought they don’t accept anything past the application due date unless it was something substantial (e.g. family members die and you have to fend on your own).</p>
<p>I assumed it was something they asked for.</p>
<p>They only want your updated grades and classes.</p>
<p>Their official policy isn’t crystal clear. On the site their is an option to update non-academic info and they have even personally emailed kids asking for “projected” winter quarter grades and any other pertinent info. While they haven’t contacted me, it never hurts to just send in what you got. </p>
<p>Personally, I believe they do take into account information after the deadline but don’t make it as public as it should be so everyone doesn’t flood them. They use this tactic with several things such as major changes and “set in stone” deadlines.</p>
<p>I’m fairly certain they do not take into account anything post deadline. Not only would that be unfair to other applicants, it would make the entire point of having a deadline useless. </p>
<p>Also there is a big difference between winter quarter and spring semester. Most applicants are on the semester system at their CCs. Winter quarter is understandable as it ends in March and some UCs dont release decisions until April. They are likely checking to see if an applicant passed a major prerequisite or didn’t drop.</p>
<p>Lastly, EC’s, awards, accomplishments etc. only make up a small portion of the review process. UCLA is holistic but not as much as UC Berkeley. They put more emphasis on the GPA. If someone is a borderline applicant, they’ll factor in the essay over any ECs/awards etc.</p>
<p>I know for sure UCSD says not to send anything extra. In fact they made it clear when I got my temporary login.</p>
<p>I’d agree with pretty much everything emprex said. They’re going to look at your GPA first and foremost and likely your GPA in your pre-reqs, then your personal statement. EC’s, awards, work experience (unless it’s directly related to your major field) play a fairly small role in the admission process and usually only really help you when you expand upon them in your personal statement.</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity what was the award for? If it’s just a standard honors award or GPA based award, I doubt it will have made any difference. They’re already going to have your full transcript and will be aware of your GPA for each term and your overall GPA. If it was something else maybe you wrote an essay that won a statewide contest or something along those lines then it may have held some weight in the review process. Still though, likely only after your grades and personal statement.</p>
<p>“I’m fairly certain they do not take into account anything post deadline. Not only would that be unfair to other applicants, it would make the entire point of having a deadline useless.”</p>
<p>I’m really not understanding where you get your “certainty” from to make a claim like that unless you have inside information. A quick keyword google search brings up the following statement from UC Berkeley’s website:</p>
<p>Minor changes to your activities, awards, volunteer work, employment or personal statement are unlikely to have an impact on your admission decision. However, if you have significant updates in any of these areas, you may notify by mail the UC Application Center.
MAILING ADDRESS: UC Application Center, P.O. Box 1432, Bakersfield, CA 93302</p>
<p>They state that small changes are “unlikely” to have an impact but you may notify the UC Application Center to update it. This excerpt implies THEY DO take it into account. Of course, I’m sure other UC’s (or maybe even Berkeley on another part of the website) have statements conflicting with this. This underlines my exact point: it’s unclear and no one can be “certain”. I would think a person trying to get into UCLA/Berk would attempt to run through every single opportunity to beef the application. </p>
<p>Thanks guys.</p>
<p>@iiBoGo & Heatzz (which I’m guessing is the same person?)-
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<p>You just did the same thing you are getting on emprex for. If
Then how can you possibly be certain that just because that’s what it says on Cals website that, that holds true for UCLA?</p>
<p>He’s being certain about uncertainty about my certainty. It’s some twisted logic that I need to catch up on.</p>
<p>Personally, I interpret that statement as report any major changes to the already reported information. Not an invitation to submit new stuff. That is just my opinion, if it brings peace of mind to send the stuff then send it. Worst case scenario they shred it and dont even look at it.</p>
<p>@UCBhopeful16 No. My main point is that he shouldn’t say he is “certain” that UC’s do this or that when he actually can’t be sure. I never said I was certain that UCLA did this or that, I basically said it wouldn’t hurt to try especially when their is a possibility that they could consider it. </p>
<p>In general, it can be very detrimental when applicants tell other applicants they are “certain” about something when they actually can’t be certain about it. A lot of kids only come to this site for information and stating false facts isn’t helpful. </p>
<p>@emprex Hahaha</p>
<p>Thanks fellas.</p>
<p>I think the problem here is some misunderstanding.</p>
<p>Your post makes it sound like you are wanting to add NEW ECs/awards etc. to your app. They won’t consider anything new after the deadline. That’s what I was referring to. </p>
<p>HopingToXfer already covered existing information. If you are updating existing information, it has to be substantial for them to consider it. </p>
<p>Hence the quote you provided, it is referring to ‘minor’ changes. Updates to existing information. It’s not referring to new information. The reason being is, there is potential for abuse. Students are audited for their ECs, work experience, volunteer work etc. in January and Feb. Personal statements are being read by adcoms, alumni, volunteers in Feb and March. Imagine sending in new information post audit(!!!) or an entirely new personal statement after the old one has already been read. It would be a headache for the adcoms. </p>
<p>Sometimes people forget ECs or other stuff and that is usually dealt with in Dec right after app submission. Usually early December.</p>
<p>So I was referring to new stuff. If you’re not adding new stuff then ignore me.</p>