Appeal Letter Help

aunt_bea
Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:10:08 +0000

You do realize that an appeal will MAYBE get you on the waitlist? Then, if an accepted student, of your gender and similar stats, declines their admission, you might be considered. It is a very long shot.

Make it a paragraph-not much longer. Short, to the point. They don’t have time to read through the thousands of sob stories they are getting. Don’t whine, plead or exhort. Start off positively and keep it professional. Like:

"Dear Admissions Staff: I just realized that I may have omitted some crucial information in my application materials. When I applied, I neglected to mention my work schedule. I currently work for the family business to help sustain the family’s finances. I have worked as my father’s assistant gardener for 25 to 30 hours per week throughout my high school career. This has been my major activity to help the family. Thank you for your consideration. "

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