Reasons to update your application

[MakeYourself]

Sorry if a thread like this has been started before, but what are some reasons that you would contact the schools to let them know about updates to your application?

I ask because 3 things have changed since I applied:

1) New TA position

2) New Conference Presentation acceptance

3) My SSHRC application has been forwarded from my undergraduate institute for final review which means I will probably receive the scholarship.

Also, how would I contact the schools to tell them this information? The thought of it scares me....

Thanks!

Edited January 27, 2012 by spinrah

[DrEgg]

I would definitely let them know about these things. I just emailed my programs a couple days ago because I just found out about a publication. I sent an updated CV that reflected this info. Most (though not all) replied and were able to include it with my materials. I just emailed the department coordinator or the email address given for the PhD office on each school's website.

As a caveat, I was only really successful with school's that had Jan 1 deadlines or later, so if you had deadlines of early December it might be too late. Nevertheless, it probably doesn't hurt to email them and try to get the info included!