Mistake on my ApplicationAnswered
Yesterday I submitted my applications for 2 of the schools I'm applying to. I made sure to check it before turning it in and I was feeling good about what I had. However, it just occurred to me that there was an award that I didn't add. I'm not completely sure if it's worth putting in my application though :,( I completely forgot about it because it happened in 10th grade!
The award is that I got a poem put in a book with a collection of poems that won in a contest. Should I email the colleges about adding this or just leave it be? Thanks so much!!
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Most of the time you can not edit your application. CommonApp can't be edited but you could double check your college's policy on it.
However, not having that award is unlikely to make a difference on your application. Extracurriculars in upperclassmen years are more valued, and if LA isn't your field of choice then a poetry award won't matter much.
So, I wouldn't worry about it. One little thing like that won't make or break your application.
Good luck!
If you applied through the Common App, then you can not edit and resubmit your application. You will have to contact the college directly and find out if they accept edits to your common app and proceed according to their policies.
(Copied from the Common App FAQs)
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For future submissions, you may make changes to any application's information at any time.
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