<p>I’m not sure why you are not getting it. Your application needs to be a slam-dunk the day you press the submit button. Any updates should only enhance your application materials. That’s it. Your application should NOT depend on you being a USAChO finalist – so no, it’s not okay to update them before you get your results. Your application should stand on it’s own the day you press the submit button. What is it that you are not getting?</p>