Should I even bother with an appeal?

speedsolver
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:04:46 +0000

@grigg - It would be a good idea, especially if you’re still in the teams, clubs, etc or if you’ve done anything more with that extra curricular.

I also suggest that you ask your advisor to REQUEST A PAPER COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. Go over it and see what you feel like you need to improve on, excluding SAT. In your appeal letter, highlight how you’re different now from when you applied, or if your essays didn’t seem super duper exceptional, add on to those.

Yes, I think that rec would help. Who else are you asking for recommendations from?

Also, don’t rush your appeal. It’s better to wait one extra week before sending it in rather than appealing right away, but with a half-quality letter and other materials.

Best of luck! =)