How do I update colleges with new awards after I submit my application?
I already sent in a few college applications, and I just got a new academic award that wasn't on them. I'm a senior, and I'm not sure if colleges want updates like this through the applicant portal, by email, or somewhere else.
I only want to make sure I handle it the right way and include the award in the most appropriate format.
I only want to make sure I handle it the right way and include the award in the most appropriate format.
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Sundial Team
5 hours ago
Most colleges are fine with brief updates after submission, especially for meaningful new awards. The best first step is to check your applicant portal. Some schools have an upload section or a place to submit application updates, and if that exists, use it.
If there is no portal option, send a short email to the admissions office or your regional admissions officer if one is listed. Keep it simple: include your full name, application ID if available, high school, the name of the award, and one sentence explaining what it is if the title is not self-explanatory.
You usually do not need to send a whole new resume unless the college specifically asks for one. A short update is usually the most appropriate format.
A concise format works well: “I wanted to share a recent update to my application. I was awarded the [full award name]. This award recognizes [brief description]. Please feel free to add this information to my application file.”
If you applied through Early Action or Early Decision and decisions are coming soon, send the update as soon as possible. For Regular Decision, it is still worth sending now.
If there is no portal option, send a short email to the admissions office or your regional admissions officer if one is listed. Keep it simple: include your full name, application ID if available, high school, the name of the award, and one sentence explaining what it is if the title is not self-explanatory.
You usually do not need to send a whole new resume unless the college specifically asks for one. A short update is usually the most appropriate format.
A concise format works well: “I wanted to share a recent update to my application. I was awarded the [full award name]. This award recognizes [brief description]. Please feel free to add this information to my application file.”
If you applied through Early Action or Early Decision and decisions are coming soon, send the update as soon as possible. For Regular Decision, it is still worth sending now.
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