Is it too late for an appeal?

Applying to College
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I would’ve done it at Lehigh and Colgate (2.1 first semester GPA due to health issues and I have nothing to lose), but my final grades don’t come out until the 15th. Probably looking at 3.7-3.8 which is better than I did in HS. I know Lehigh was considering me heavily as the rep called my GC asking for my grades…

2

Generally an appeal is only considered when there has been a third party error (wrong transcript or test scores sent, etc.). I’d say you’re too late and unlikely to be successful. All they can say is “no”, however. If you are unhappy with your existing choices, you could look at the NACAC list for more options:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/2141851-2019-nacac-list.html

3

I committed already. I don’t see any downside in trying, but there doesn’t seem to be any formal process to submit an appeal.

4

I don’t see any point to it unless there was an error in your application – you were rejected, not waitlisted.

I think it is time to focus on the future with the school you have committed to attend.

But in the end it is your choice.

5

Well, if it’s my choice, and I don’t expect anything of it, then why shouldn’t I do it? I’m not expecting anything to change, but with the massive increase in my grades there’s no reason not to try. I guess what I should be asking is if there’s even a process I can follow to do that…

6

The best people to ask work in admissions at the colleges where you want to appeal…

7

Will your health issues affect you in college, or was this a distinct period in your life? If a very particular thing affected your grades that one term, and you never expect to face it again, I think you should appeal, giving them a chance to consider this additional information and potentially see your final grades this term. As you said, it can’t hurt.

8

Hopefully not. I’m looking at a 3.6-3.8 (wide range, I know), so I hope that sits well with either school.

9

I feel like that would not come off well… a disgruntled student asking to reconsider his application? I don’t think that’s ever gotten anybody in unless they sent their 1250 SAT score instead of their 1550 SAT score by accident.

10

Did your GC not mention that you had health issues?

11

I’m not sure to be honest. I did on my application, but I think it may have been a bit more helpful if I had my psychiatrist/GC write an addendum of sorts corroborating what I said.