Too soon for update letter?

[scotsdoc54]

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So....I haven't recieved any interviews yet (only a rejection from Vandy🙁), so I'm wondering if it's too early to send an update letter. I recently was accepted for an Americorps position (I graduated from college in May and am taking the year out), which I will start Sept. 21st. I've also been volunteering at another free clinic. On the secondaries that asked about my plans for a year out, I mentioned my clinic volunteering and said I would be substitute teaching for the year out. I feel like I should mention my Americorps position to the schools I applied, as it may hopefully move me up the interview list. Any thoughts?

 

[Mattabet]

I feel like it's too early. I know the adcoms at my school don't meet for a couple weeks right now, so some of the waiting at this point hasn't got anything to do with your application. But, I think if you wait until your Americorps position starts at the end of September, it'll be timely then, and a more compelling letter, as you'll have started, and are not just 'planning to start'.

I'd hold off for now.

 

[brooklynblunder]

vandy sent out rejections?

 

[BlueElmo]

Probably too early. You should at least wait for an interview.

 

[Food]

So....I haven't recieved any interviews yet (only a rejection from Vandy🙁), so I'm wondering if it's too early to send an update letter. I recently was accepted for an Americorps position (I graduated from college in May and am taking the year out), which I will start Sept. 21st. I've also been volunteering at another free clinic. On the secondaries that asked about my plans for a year out, I mentioned my clinic volunteering and said I would be substitute teaching for the year out. I feel like I should mention my Americorps position to the schools I applied, as it may hopefully move me up the interview list. Any thoughts?

Patience young one. September is probably far better.

 

[scotsdoc54]

vandy sent out rejections?

Yep. I got mine today by snail mail. I'm in TN though so that's probably why I got it so quick. I guess I had the cards stacked against me there anyway. While lots of other folks with my stats got interviews, I didn't go to a big name school or do research under a big name, so it hurt me more than likely.


Thanks for the advice guys. I'll hold on for awhile. Is it a consensus to wait for an interview, or can I send it to some schools that I'm really interested in but haven't been informed about interview/rejection?