Update letter

[Walter Raleigh]

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I have been working on a device that is aimed at solving a longstanding problem in developing countries. I've had this device tested by the leading nonprofit in the field; I have received the test results and am continuing to make the necessary changes to the device. Although these test results indicated that more work was necessary on the device, I am hopeful that this device will be successful. I've spent about 150 hours working on this device since I applied to medical school. Is this enough for an update letter? On the one hand, it's not hospice volunteering or anything that immediately impresses guys like @Goro. On the other hand, this device is aimed at solving an important environmental and health problem in developing countries. @WedgeDawg, what's your take? Columbia said they welcomed updates; should I update them?

In addition: does a handwritten update letter look any better?

 

[chlorocruorin]

What exactly are you asking for? If you want one person's opinion just PM them.

No, do not handwrite the update letter.

 

[965978]

Can't help you on this one, but I would imagine that the more experienced members would be better able to give you a good response if you answered the following questions:

1) Did you discuss it on your primary? Secondaries?
2) Have you received IIs? How many? (If you haven't received an II from Columbia I believe they've stopped - sorry my dude, I didn't get one either)
3) Did you discuss this in your interviews?

 

[Walter Raleigh]

I discussed it in my primary AMCAS application as "Device Research"; 130 hours, freshman year. I did not discuss it in my secondaries. I've received 4 II, including one from Columbia. I discussed it in my interview there.

 

[Med Ed]

I have been working on a device that is aimed at solving a longstanding problem in developing countries. I've had this device tested by the leading nonprofit in the field; I have received the test results and am continuing to make the necessary changes to the device. Although these test results indicated that more work was necessary on the device, I am hopeful that this device will be successful. I've spent about 150 hours working on this device since I applied to medical school. Is this enough for an update letter? On the one hand, it's not hospice volunteering or anything that immediately impresses guys like @Goro. On the other hand, this device is aimed at solving an important environmental and health problem in developing countries. @WedgeDawg, what's your take? Columbia said they welcomed updates; should I update them?

In addition: does a handwritten update letter look any better?

So... it's a device?

 

[Walter Raleigh]

I can tell you more in PMs; the device is fairly specific in nature.

 

[Med Ed]

I can tell you more in PMs; the device is fairly specific in nature.

Mmmm, a specific device. Sounds... intriguing.