My stats:
3.9 UC GPA
1880 SAT
620 SAT II Lit
660 SAT II USH
I've decided it's not gonna kill me to appeal. Is it helpful to include letters of recommendation? I'd really rather not... I want to make it seem like I'm talking to the appeals committee myself... not with a bunch of teachers standing behind me, if that makes any sense.
Anyway, here is my letter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Quote:
Appeals Committee:
Hello, and thank you for taking time to review this letter of appeal. I’d like to begin by telling you why I decided to appeal my rejection. I visited UC Davis in November 2005, and since then, have had little to no interest in any other school. I have received dozens of offers each with different incentives, but looked past all in hopes that I would make it to Davis. I realize my application may not have impressed as it should have, here are some things that have changed since its submission:
• I have been awarded a 4-year type VII Air Force ROTC scholarship
• I have been employed at a local supermarket and continue to work there
• I have put in more community service hours at local establishments.
• I won the county championship at the Riverside County Academic Decathlon.
My grades for the first semester of my senior year are as follows:
-AP European History: A
-AP English Lit/Comp: A
-AP Calculus AB: B
-Academic Decathlon: A
-Air Force JROTC: A
With the exception of Academic Decathlon, I continue the above courses in my second semester. I feel I am qualified to attend UC Davis, and also believe I would add to the diversity of the campus. I respectfully ask you to reconsider the decision that was originally made, and would be grateful if it could be changed. Thank you again for your time.
Chris you sound like a wonderful, and talented young man. I think your letter sounds good, and shows new information. Perhaps you could offer some letters of recommendation to be available upon request.
I have some suggestions for you.
Appeals Committee:
Hello, and thank you for taking time to review this letter of request. I’d like to begin by explaining why I am appealing my rejection. Upon visiting UC Davis in November 2005, I developed a passionate interest in furthering my education there. Although I have received dozens of offers, each with different incentives, UCD remains at the top of my list. I realize you receive applications from many qualified individuals; I hope you will reconsider mine. Here are some things that have changed since my application was submitted:
• I have been awarded a 4-year type VII Air Force ROTC scholarship
• I have been employed at a local supermarket and continue to work there
• I have put in more community service hours at local establishments.
• I won the county championship at the Riverside County Academic Decathlon.
My grades for the first semester of my senior year are as follows:
-AP European History: A
-AP English Lit/Comp: A
-AP Calculus AB: B
-Academic Decathlon: A
-Air Force JROTC: A
With the exception of Academic Decathlon, I continue the above courses in my second semester. I feel I am qualified to attend UC Davis, and also believe I would add to the diversity of the campus. I respectfully ask you to reconsider the decision that was originally made, and would be grateful if the appeals committee would overturn my rejection. Thank you again for your time.
If you choose to appeal, your letter should describe information not included in your original application. This may be compelling information regarding personal circumstances and its impact on your academic performance, or possible errors in your application. You should include your fall 2005 and/or winter 2006 courses and grades, and your current spring 2006 courses.
Is this specifically for Davis or do you intend on sending this to somewhere else? If so, the guidelines varie within each school. For instance, UCSD does not want high school senior year grades or additional activities. Other than that it sounds great, good luck to you.
Yeah only Davis, and thanks again! Haha yeah kobe... I was shocked myself at the rejection. I still have nothing but bitter feelings towards Davis... even if they overturn the decision I'll have a tough time choosing it over Irvine, which did accept me...even though in a strange way I still really really really want to go to Davis...I don't suppose I'm making any sense.
I know what you mean. I went to a community college for two years and planned to transfer in the winter quarter, it just so happened that that was the year they stopped accepting winter quarter transfers. I was a bit mad at them and ended up at Sac State for the spring semester. Thankfully I was able to attend Davis in the Fall.
The letter has been sent via USPS Express... now all I can do is wait... I'm actually beginning to hope they don't overturn the decision. If they do... I'll be a wreck having to decide what to do.
i finally took a trip down to socal and looked at irvine (my only other choice right now =( ), and i figured it is a great school to be in. you really should consider other schools. HOWEVER, i feel the same way as you. i was really suprised at my rejection the first time around... I've already sent my appeal through usps express mail, and ucd has confirmed it. I really want to go to ucd and i hope for the best of luck for the both of us.
uci was great. i liked the campus and the area very much. uci is trying to build a "college town" feel to it by having dorms with little levels, a great deal of apartment homes, and plazas around. although it is known as a commuter school, it seems like it holds pretty good potential for a school with a "college" feel. although i have my heart set on davis (still waiting for my appeal), i found out i wouldn't mind going to uci at all. it is a great campus and i figured it holds a lot of potential including the campuswide honors program.
