Hey, I used the Tulane app to apply EA. Everything is in, but I (silly me) thouthought that the optional essay was actually optional, so I didn’t do it. My W GPA is 4.44, and UW is 3.98. I’m taking 4 APs this year. My SAT is 2210, and I listed about 4 of my most important ECs. Now I’m scared that my high stats (for Tulane) and lack of Why Tulane? essay may hurt my chances by making it look as if Tulane is a safety.
It is perfectly OK to send a Why Tulane essay after the fact. Just put it in an email to your admissions person at Tulane. Obviously you will want to address the issue of your true level of interest in Tulane, either in the email body or in the essay.