<p>You, of course can appeal the denial. They allow you to submit an essay detailing “new and compelling information that is relevant to the admissions criteria” that was not on the original application. Ask Admissions directly, or if Druba sees this he may respond. I’m not sure if along with that essay, they may allow you to submit your 2nd semester grades.</p>
<p>[U</a> of I Admissions: Admission Appeal Form](<a href=“http://admissions.illinois.edu/forms/appeal.html]U”>Page Not Found, Illinois Undergraduate Admissions)</p>