How long to wait before updating schools and what to include?

[a_distant_dream]

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I substantially contributed to a manuscript that was just accepted by a fairly well-known journal. I have questions about updating schools:

• Should I wait until my semester grades are also released? I expect a 4.0. This is expected to occur January 1.
• Should I wait until the publication appears online with a DOI? This is expected to occur early February.
• Aside from the publication and expressing corresponding interest in each school, what other details should I include in the update? I submitted a new manuscript and have a few tidbits like posters / presentations / continuing my projected hours. My fear is that adding too much will dilute the update / risk it not getting read.

Thank you in advance for your feedback! Happy holidays!

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[Mr.Smile12]

Who is getting these updates?

1) yes to schools who have not sent you II's. Ok for schools that have interviewed you or have waitlisted you post interview.

2) yes if the school has a strong research component (after you get the DOI)

3) yes, IMO, keep it simple and don't add the extra information about posters and conferences.