Hi everyone! I recently found out I won a state-level competition in my field and wanted to include it in my college applications. The problem is, I've already submitted some applications. What's the best way to update those schools on my latest accomplishments? Does anyone have experience with this?
Hi there! Congratulations on winning the state-level competition—that's a significant achievement! As for updating colleges about this accomplishment, the best way to approach this is to send a brief, polite email to the admissions office of the schools you've already applied to.
In your email, make sure to include:
1. Your full name, application ID (if applicable), and a mention that you've already submitted your application.
2. A concise explanation of your recent accomplishment, such as the name of the competition, the category you competed in, and why this achievement is meaningful to you or relevant to your field of interest.
3. A polite request to add this information to your application and to consider it as part of the review process.
Be sure to keep the email concise and professional in tone. You can also attach any relevant certificate or documentation of your achievement to the email, just to provide evidence of your accomplishment.
Most admissions offices are open to receiving updates like this, so they should have no problem considering your new information during the application review process. Good luck!
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