Should I send updated transcript?

[mtys]

Hi,

I am applying to Computer Science masters. As I studied Civil Engineering at the undergraduate level and have no professional experience, it is critical that I prove the application reviewers that I have done as much CS curriculum as I could. I applied to most programs in December. Hence, Fall 2016 courses did not have grades yet, and the transcript did not display Spring 2017 courses. Since I got a good grade in a CS course in Fall 2016 am taking two more critical CS courses now, I was wondering if I should send my transcript to the programs to let them know that I will have covered those critical courses by the time I would, theoretically, enroll.

Do you think that is a good idea or will they be bothered by such additional information? How should I send them my most recent transcript?

Thank you!

[.letmeinplz//]

I updated my transcripts when I received my fall grades (GPA went up .2-ish). Some programs allowed me to just do it through the system (Harvard allows you to post fall grades post-submit, others allowed you to replace the transcript). For the ones that did not, I emailed the program with the updated information and received that they have updated my information for me. 

So if you think it will help your application, go ahead. That said, it is a little late in the process and I'm not sure how much it will help. Your case may be a little different though since you are switching from civil to compsci and you want to show that you are doing the work to get the required background.

Edited February 12, 2017 by .letmeinplz//

[mtys]

Thank you!

Yes, I uploaded my updated transcript to the systems that allowed it. I will then proceed with sending it via email to the respective program coordinators. However, some programs explicitly state that they do not want any additional documents past the deadline and that they would contact applicants should they require more information. Should I still proceed or not? On the one side, I think that I have not much to lose since my acceptance chances are low anyways, because I am out of the field. On the other hand, disregarding their instructions might reduce those low chances to a zero.