<p>For example, my school doesn't announce those accepted into National Art Honors Society until January, but I know that I qualify and will get in.
And I fully intend to participate in my school musical, but it isn't until March. Though unlikely, there's always a chance that something occurs and I won't be able to participate.
Can I still include such activities on my college apps? I don't know if that's considered lying...or if college will even check. I'm positive that I will be included in these activities later and want to include them on my apps, but I don't want to be label a fibber!</p>
<p>No; your are not a member the National Arts Honor Society or an actor/actress in the school’s musical until you ACTUALLY are (duh). By your logic, you may as well list “Associate Justice, U. S. Supreme Court,” because you aspire someday to be appointed.<br>
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<p>Agreed. However if, for example, you were a member of the drama club or varsity baseball team in the past, and you intend to participate this Spring, I would list it. Obviously, if one were not to get a part/get cut/get injured, colleges would need to be updated on the non-participation.</p>
<p>That’s like reporting u have a 2400 SAT because that’s what u predict you’ll score the next time u take it.</p>
<p>You could list it and put (expected) after it. It does seem unfair that by the luck of the calendar some things are omitted. Especially if a school has a tradition of having seniors in the spring musical, etc. You certainly want to be very clear, whatever you do, and update (either way) your application after the event occurs (confirm or state that it did not happen). Including these expectations sets a trajectory and invites a conversation and follow-up. It shows your engagement.</p>
<p>And, of course, you cannot expect to achieve a low-probability event in the distant future such as sitting on the Supreme Court. That is a different matter entirely from the sorts of things you are mentioning.</p>
<p>I think its okay to include “projected” awards and activities. My daughter is working on her GSA Gold Award which has been approved but will not be awarded until May. She also intends to mentor at the Girls State Camp in June so she listed that as well.</p>
<p>You can always send an update to admissions in late January or early Feb. with things that have happened since you applied. Just say that you have a couple of updates that you hope can be considered with your application, and they are X and X. And that you are really interested in their school and hope this helps your application! By then you will know for sure about the Nat’l Honors Art Society, and maybe you will know if you have a role in the musical as well. And who knows what else might happen? :)</p>