($) When you can update your MBA app after submission

October 21, 2014 by EssaySnark

We recently talked about sending a new GMAT score to the admissions office after you’ve submitted your MBA application. Or sending them a transcript from a class you have completed since applying. There are some other situations when the school also deserves an update: if you get laid off you get (gulp!) fired possibly (possibly)…

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OmManiPadmeHBS says

October 24, 2018 at 5:22 pm

Hi Snarks!
Should we update the admissions committee when parents change their job and location? I ask because it’s a data point that the schools asked me to fill out. Thanks!
- essaysnark says
  
  October 25, 2018 at 3:05 pm
  
  Interesting question! You’re clearly thinking through everything with this process!
  
  This is actually not a material fact about you / your profile in the context of their evaluation, so this isn’t something you need to mention any time after submit or even when admitted. There’s probably only a tiny handful of items in the app where changes wouldn’t need to be conveyed, and this is one of them. We should probably make some type of chart or graphic about the different categories as a guide!
  
  It’s only natural to be worried about every detail so this is the right type of mindset to have — as long as it doesn’t drive you crazy!! 🙂 Sometimes, sitting on your hands is the best — and hardest!! — decision.
  
  Hope that helps!!
  
  EssaySnark
OmManiPadmeHBS says

October 25, 2018 at 5:08 pm

Thank you, Snark!

I’m glad to hear that the change I mentioned qualifies as one of the few items that do not require an update. I appreciate your help!