Updating schools with grades

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So I have received my Fall semester grades for undergrad and got a 3.86 this semester which raises my overall GPA a little. Perhaps of most interest to medical schools was a course in which I assisted with clinical research (got an A in it). Now I have searched but the threads regarding this are fairly old and I am interested in what others have done THIS cycle.

What is the proper/ideal manner by which I should notify schools with which my application is still pending of my most recent grades? What about schools with which I have interviewed or have a future interview with? Has anyone else had success doing this?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[astrife]

I second this question, what format do you let schools know about your fall grades?

Thanks,
Alex

 

[TommyJohnMD]

The opening of my letter just stated the purpose of the letter, to send some updates regarding my application that may help the committee make a decision on my file. I also told the schools I have interviews at that I was honored they extended an interview to me and that I look forward to meeting them/seeing the school.

For grades, I mentioned my semester GPA and one notable course. Then I said what my new cGPA and sGPAs were. I continued to talk about my research from this semester.

Next was an update on my extracurriculars and all non-academic stuff.

Finally ended by thanking them and saying that I looked forward to hearing from them regarding a decision.

Make sure it is less than a page. No reason to write an essay.

 

[astrife]

So you did not include a transcript so they could verify these grades?