Rutabaga Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 What kind of cosmic joke is it when you get your first publication accepted after all your applications (but one, thank goodness) are already turned in! Or that I've been chosen to help with reviewing abstract submissions for a major conference? Sigh! Does anyone else find that awesome things are happening once it's too late to mention them?! I'm sure all these things will come in handy if I get in... but jeez!
storiaitaliana Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I think you should just send an update to your schools and tell them -- I am sure they will want to know!
academiccricket Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I was chosen to present at a conference after half of my apps were in. Just email the depts and ask to send an updated C.V...most are happy to hear the news. Congrats!
saritapie Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 What kind of cosmic joke is it when you get your first publication accepted after all your applications (but one, thank goodness) are already turned in! Or that I've been chosen to help with reviewing abstract submissions for a major conference? Sigh! Does anyone else find that awesome things are happening once it's too late to mention them?! I'm sure all these things will come in handy if I get in... but jeez! Yup, this happened to me, too. Apps due 12/12 and 12/15; first abstract accepted 12/15. Nice.
Rutabaga Posted January 21, 2009 Author Posted January 21, 2009 really? If it's as easy as that I might be ok. Should I ask first and then attach it to an email? Or just send it and hope for the best?
academiccricket Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Email first. I had some schools want a hard copy sent to a specific address, and some schools wanted it via email.
polumetis23 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 DON'T ASK, just send the updates to the graduate coordinators or whomever the contacts for your programs are. Your approach should be, "I'm writing to inform you of a new development that will be important to assessing my application," NOT "Gee, is it OK if I maybe add something to my CV and forward it to you? Huh, please? Maybe?" You need to be matter-of-fact but commanding, and you don't need anybody's permission to update your file with such a new credential. If you don't do it, somebody else will for themselves, and without a moment's hesitation.
IvyHope Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 DON'T ASK, just send the updates to the graduate coordinators or whomever the contacts for your programs are. Your approach should be, "I'm writing to inform you of a new development that will be important to assessing my application," NOT "Gee, is it OK if I maybe add something to my CV and forward it to you? Huh, please? Maybe?" You need to be matter-of-fact but commanding, and you don't need anybody's permission to update your file with such a new credential. If you don't do it, somebody else will for themselves, and without a moment's hesitation. Agreed.
jaw17 Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 I agree with the advice you've gotten. But more importantly, congratulations! That's awesome news. What's the publication about?
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