Appeal Admissions Decision? 2013-2014

Applying to College
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<p>So I recieved a letter two days ago informing me that I have been rejected to my dream school and now I'm just completely devastated. I knew it was kind a "reach" school but I know of a few current students that have gotten in with lower stats than myself. That's still no excuse of course. I feel a bit pathetic trying to appeal, like I'm begging when they obviously don't want me at their school, but I feel like if I don't give it a shot I might regret not at least trying? I really feel like this is the only school for me.</p>

<p>I'm not sure if Illniois Wesleyan even accepts appeal. I've checked on their website and they don't have any information on it. Should I still give them a call or email to ask? </p>

<p>I am pretty sure the reason for getting rejected is because of the a few D's I received and my low ACT score (22). The reason for my D's is because I was dealing with family issues (parents divorce etc.), but I pulled it together junior year and got all A's and B's. If I also get better grades my senior year could the be worth having a chance at getting my application looked at again? First semester is over and I have recieved all A's and B's.. but a D is AP bio. I also chose not to attach a descriptive resume with all my activities listed when I applied, so I also would want to send that in to see if that could change anything. </p>

<p>But I still feel like I really don't have anything different to show them besides my descriptive r</p>

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<p>Be disappointed and sad, then accept the fact that you have not been accepted, then move on and remember what you do in college is what’s important, not the school that you attend.</p>

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<p>Entomom, I know that’s probably what I should do but I hear of people that do get accepted on appeal to other schools so I feel like I want to try…</p>

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<p>I’m a pretty literal person, just answering one of your questions ;).</p>

<p>Yes, people do get accepted upon appeal, usually due to a technical error or some other mistake, not because of reconsideration.</p>

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<p>I’m afraid Entomom is right on all counts, Steffie. The appeals that succeed are based on wrong or missing information in the application, not on how much the applicant wanted to attend.</p>

<p>You knew Illinois Wesleyan was a reach. You took a shot, but it didn’t work out. Naturally, you’re hurt and disappointed. Anybody would be. But you are going to have to start figuring out how you want to manage the options you do have.</p>

<p>And once you start doing that, your life will go on. Thirty-plus years ago, I didn’t get into my first choice, either. I went elsewhere–and that’s where I met my wife. You just never know how things are going to play themselves out.</p>

<p>I’m sincerely sorry for your disappointment, though.</p>