<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I applied to both UCLA and Cal as a transfer student this year. I didn't get accepted into either one but I am certain that I qualify to get in. I have fellow classmates who were accepted into UCLA with a 3.2 and I have a 3.86! In addition to that, my EC's were much better and my essay was definitely above-average. I rank in the top of almost all of my classes and there's much more.</p>
<p>The bottom line is, I am going to appeal to both and I want to send it in within a week. I would really appreciate any help such as maybe some successful appeal letters to read, basic structure (is it suppose to be just a regular letter or do I have to use business format), advice, etc. Reading someone's successful appeal letter would probably be the most beneficial. I have thought of some new details in addition to the original application but I don't know if it's going to be strong enough of a difference. Any inputs on that would be great too. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>You cannot appeal on the basis of the fact thatyour scores were better than a friend's who got into those schools. You have to present new information that you either misrepresented or failed to represent. Quite frankly, they do not care if someone with lower scores got in but you didn't.</p>
<p>Make sure that you appeal soon, I think that they are due within 1 week of the decision being released. Maybe 2.</p>
<p>You don't have to use a buisness format, but I'd suggest writing both your UC ID and your UCLA ID in the top right hand corner, along with your name and the date. Make sure that your letter is heartfelt..that will give you the best shot.</p>
<p>yeah i didn't plan on using that as an argument haha. that's just what made me really heated about being rejected. just the fact that i worked so hard for nothing while others slacked off and got in.</p>
<p>the appeals are due postmarked June 1. still have a little time but i'd prefer to send it in sooner than later</p>
<p>can you explain further about the heartfelt thing? im assuming you mean i should show them how much i really want to go there but is that really going to matter to them?</p>
<p>Hey! What I meant by the heartfelt thing...</p>
<p>Obviously, when people write their application essays they are trying to impress the adcomm. This is not saying that there are not some excellent essay's out there, but I think most everyone will agree that an essay to impress isn't always from the heart. Write your appeal letter so that it comes across how badly you want to go to UCLA...instead of just focusing on what you have done and how "great" your record is. (Quotes around great not to say that your record isn't, but just to prove the point that this letter isn't all about showing them that you are the best student in the universe). Basically, be passionate in your letter, and make sure that that comes across.</p>
<p>good luck everyone!</p>