<p>I was very excited thinking that I was going to Howard University and yesterday I had received my rejection letter and I was very disappointed. Last night i sent them the admissions department and email asking them for an explanation on why i was rejected and if there was anything that I could for them to reconsider their decision like taking the SAT’s again? Do you think this was a right thing to do?</p>
<p>That will largely depend on how you said it…</p>
<p>No. When you’re applying for something like college or a job, you simply do not contact them asking for an explanation and to be reconsidered.</p>
<p>Well, you already e-mailed them so this question is a little belated. Honestly, i don’t think it’ll have any effect. If they were going to consider you later, they could have deferred you. Unless you were exceptionally rude, it probably won’t have a negative effect on you if you apply to other local colleges later.</p>
<p>although this is completely unrelated, what was your GPA and SAT scores ? or if you submitted your ACT, what was that score if you don’t mind me asking. I would like to apply to Howard and want to know my chances. </p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Given that HBCUs are known for the personal attention they pay to students, you might be able to get an answer to your question by calling them. There was nothing wrong with sending an e-mail, but I think they are more likely to respond to a call than an e-mail.</p>
<p>You also could ask about what gpa you’d need in order to have good chances of being accepted as a transfer student.</p>
<p>What you did won’t hurt you with Howard or with other schools.</p>
<p>I’m also curious about your stats.</p>
<p>Since you just found out, does this mean that you applied as a transfer student or were you a late applicant for an incoming freshman?</p>
<p>Is Howard University “need aware”?</p>
<p>mom: the OP found out in January. sunfun resurrected this very old thread</p>
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<p>Wrong about a job.
I do lots of hiring and when a candidate inquires as why they were not hired, I welcome this question and give constructive feedback. Any responsible employer will do the same.</p>
<p>I’ve talked to some advertising executives who routinely reject all applicants and only accept the ones who call asking for reconsideration or feedback on what they could do to be accepted.</p>