Berkeley Appeals Letter - SOB story??

alansda
Fri, 09 May 2008 17:02:17 +0000

It’s a touching essay, but it won’t make them change their mind.

Take a look at your application, possibly have a counselor evaluate it, and look at it very critically. Make a list of ‘reasons why I was rejected,’ and ask yourself if you can provide a truthful justification for those negative things, or ways to put them in context of your situation AND how you were able to overcome those difficulties. Remember that your appeal has to be so strong as to be compelling–they have no option but to admit you.