I filed an admission appeal because I feel like I’ve gone through a extenuating circumstance. In my case it was a disability/ deformity that affected my grades but I argued that after I got the proper help my grades went up significantly. To be quite honest it sounds like an excuse and maybe even like I’m asking them to feel sorry for me but the truth is that it did affect me. I think my odds are slim to be quite honest but wanted to see what you guys thought.
We have no info to base an opinion on. At any rate, appeals are rarely successful. Hopefully you have alternatives. Best of luck.
As noted above, appeals are rarely successful. Why wasn’t this information included in your original transfer application?
@happy1 I didn’t know I could do that ? my counselor never told me.
YOU need to take charge of your college education as well as your career et al and not rely on others to do so for you, regardless of any disability. Since you were able to overcome your initial start it sounds like you can be successful at your current college. It may be a blessing in disguise to continue where you started.
Unless you will have too many credits you can research how the desired school will fit your accommodation needs and reapply for the next semester if you still want to attend. This time YOU take charge and give evidence how you will thrive at the new school. Your essay responses will indicate reasons you should be at the school.
I agree with the opinion that appeals rarely work. Move on and prepare for a new application based on the improved you.
Does this school use the Common App? This is the kind of thing you put in the section that asks if there is any additional information you want to share.
@Hanna The schools I applied to didn’t use common app.
If anyone is interested in reading my appeal letter, let me know. I would like to know what you think.
Agree with, “give evidence how you will thrive at the new school.” But it means, “Show, not just tell.” Some of that is in how grades show your ability to master the work (at the new school.) Some is non-academic ways they’ll see ‘fit and thrive’ and what else you bring.
But yes, you need Plan B. Once these decisions are made, only some particular errors on their part soften them.
I do this professionally. Feel free to PM me if you are interested in expert help with your transfer.