<p>My son is directing a play at his HS. He did mention this in his college apps, but now there are newspaper articles about it. In the local paper, the drama director who is their advisor, is quoted as saying, (about the directing and the writing), "This is the kind of work I would expect of college students in their junior year."</p>
<p>Is it too late to send stuff in? Is it overkill since he's already put it on his app? My son says the article is badly written (he's right, of course) so he wouldn't want to send it anywhere. Should I just drop this? Do I have way too much time on my hands?</p>
<p>For admissions decisions due right now I'd agree with token adult. For scholarship possibilities where the selections haven't been made , if he applied to any such schools, send it.</p>
<p>This issue came up at my house and I voted No (i.e., yes, it's too late). It might not be too late to make sure they knew about a Fields Medal, a MacArthur, an Oscar, or a Nobel Prize, but I think it's too late to send clippings about the high school play.</p>
<p>Bethie, hasn't your son already, like, gotten in almost everywhere? I understand there may be a few schools that haven't sent him roses or jewelry yet, but I think you've got a pretty good read that his application is strong. He's going to win; it's bad form to look like you're trying to run up the score.</p>
<p>Your post gave me a much-needed laugh. No, he's only gotten in to his 2 EA "safety" schools and Grinnell, but you're right, he does have a strong app and I'm just a <em>tad</em> neurotic.</p>
<p>When my son applied to Princeton in 2002, I remember they had a special optional form to submit "updates" after the application was submitted, such as the your son's, and my son did submit somethings he had received recognition for after the application due date. I don't remember the date they asked for this information by. I quick checked their current application online and it does not look like they have this form or ask for this anymore.</p>
<p>We got forms for updates from MIT and Caltech when Mathson was deferred EA, but they also said to turn them in in February I believe. I gather the regular applicants didn't get these forms from chatter on the boards. I think I'd hang on to the clipping for now, but send them along if it turns out there are scholarship money or wait lists to be considered.</p>
<p>I would not send it given it is mid March. I think all schools are finalizing those decisions and getting packets ready to mail out. Sending updates is a positive thing to do in Jan. and Feb., however. In your son's case, the schools ALREADY know he is directing a school play. I don't think I ever would have sent the clippings even in February as it is NOT new information. We never sent the numerous clippings of our kids' accomplishments in the paper. The activities and achievements were sent with the application and any new achievements were sent as updates in Jan/Feb. Not only do I think it is too late to send this, it is truly not NEW information. They already know of his activity as director. Thus, it would be overkill. If a waitlist happens, sending new updates are a good thing to do. At this point in time, your son's schools have ALL the information they need to make a decision. I imagine new accomplishments will even surface in April and beyond. But college admissions decisions are pretty much based on what has occurred up through late February. In this case, the accomplishment of directing the play is in his file. He's good to go.</p>