Update CV after submission?

[wnk4242]

Hello everyone!

I applied for PhD programs this application cycle. 

I just received an email from APA informing me that my poster proposal has been accepted for the APA 2017 conference. I wonder if I should email my POIs or the program directors about this? Any advice?

 

Edited January 23, 2017 by wnk4242

[Ayush Pandey]

I'd like to read views on this as well.

[BeezKnees]

I don't think it would hurt at all to email your POIs and the grad department to give them an update. Worst that can happen is they say no.

[Clinapp2017]

My poster at a well known speciality conference won a student award (1 of 5 awarded amongst hundreds of posters). I'm also an undergrad, so that's a pretty big accomplishment. The conference was conveniently before my apps were due, so when I emailed POIs about turning in my app, I also mentioned the poster/award and how that really reflects upon my lab and mentor (trying to be humble because honestly my mentor could have crushed my soul if he wanted to). 

 

I've received 6 interview offers so, anecdotally, I would say it doesn't hurt. 

[fuzzylogician]

You have nothing to lose by trying, worst that could happen is they'll say it's too late to replace the CV with a new one. It's unclear how much it'll help, but you never know. I'd send the update, if I were you. 

[B_Allen]

i say, absolutely tell them, like everyone else has said it cant hurt and if anything itll make you look better and more competent  hope this helps