Guyy

trebor- how would ucla react to my method. i think getting admitted to Cal is new and compelling information. and i had all of my pre reqs done. even about 4 of their recommended classes too.

TrEbOr

what's your GPA and major?

hotelmoscow

If you get into Cal, why don't you just go there?

Guyy

3.5 chemical engineering, all pre reqs done.
from a UC.

Woman.Of.Troy

TrEbOr-

"If the basis for your appeal involves specifics such as a changed grade or an incorrectly reported test score, you should provide documentation (e.g., a transcript or a revised score report) in the same envelope as your letter of appeal."
[I don't know how to quote, either :P]

~this single statement made me start this appeal. This is specific, and very technical information that was unbelievably important in them making a decision. If they didn't have all my info at the time of decision, wouldn't that warrant a second review of my file? Clearly, there was some important info. missing. I've been told the same from a rep that's been helping me and a couple other college counselors.

Additionally, my letter does not consist of pointing fingers @ where my update is. I say that I am concerned about my file being incomplete at time of review. The short term class I took already released grades & I got an A so it's on my transcript. I point out that I have a major GPA of 4.0 and that my academic record (i'm including a transcript) is a good predictor, in a sense, of how I will successfully complete the pre-reqs still in progress. Plus, to be honest with you they're not at all difficult. Then I go on a bit about why I like UCLA... Sigh..
Appeals are exhausting.

Woman.Of.Troy

P.s. Again, I don't know how to quote but right from the UCLA denied transfers site.


"Q: I would like to appeal my decision. What should I include in my appeal letter?

A: UCLA reviews applicants very thoroughly, taking into account all information provided on the application. Our decision will not change unless there was academic information (e.g. not listing major preparation courses, or classes required for eligibility that you did take) inadvertently omitted from the application—information that clearly shows you to have a stronger academic record had been earlier evidenced. Additional extracurricular activities or fall term grades are not a basis for the reversal of the decision since decisions are based on academic information that was available at the time of application."

piamonte

your stats are great! however, i was browsing the ucla communications department website again the other day after i got accepted...

" The Admissions Committee gives detailed attention to every application it receives, and its decisions each year are final. Other than to correct an error in the information it originally evaluated, the Admissions Committee is not able to comply with appeals from applicants for a second review."

Admission — Communication Studies

but it still doesn't hurt trying
one of my friends still might appeal

Woman.Of.Troy

Yeah I know the chances are none to negative.
But I can't just idly sit by and wait for USC without any decent alternative.
I'm gonna be a junior for goodness' sake, USC please come through for me. *crosses fingers*

p.s. This is like worst case scenario of maximum anxiety and no security. >____< Everything rests on the decision.

AllyGO

I will appeal CAL if i don't get in.

UCBChemEGrad

Guyy, Cal's chemical engineering >>> UCLA's chemical engineering.

Shoot for the best. Good luck.

Hockeelover

I went to a newly admitted students workshop at UCLA last week. At the workshop someone asked about appeals and the UCLA Rep who is on the admission committee said that new grades is not new and compelling. I told my counselor bc I heard of someone not getting in and she said that at another workshop that day they said it is new and compelling. Everyone has different responses so just appeal and cross fingers.

TrEbOr

Woman of Troy what are you going to do if you are rejected from USC?