appeal because of childhood incident

Applying to College
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<p>I am 45% of my class with a 2.91/4.0 GPA
I got a 25.25 on my ACT and needed a 26 to get automatic acceptance. </p>

<p>I just recently appealed to the admissions office. Telling them a story about my childhood. I can say it on here because I know my identity is protected.
I was raped when I was 13 years old. In my essay I discussed what happened, and how I felt. I stated that I wanted to make a change in myself, but was hurt and kept it inside me and was afraid of what others would think. I told them that UTD was my dream school and I hope to attend to my dream. I said I wanted to start over and be given a chance to prove that I am not worthless like i was made to believe after the incident.</p>

<p>how many do you think appeal to utd?
and if so, do they get in?
and do I have a fighting chance?</p>

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<p>I am sorry that you were raped. I think that telling the university about your rape may not help you get in, however, because admissions officers may feel that what you need is counseling and similar assistance. The admissions officers may feel that admissions should not be awarded to help someone get over an assault. </p>

<p>if you’d retaken the ACT and had gotten a 26, that probably would have helped you more than informing the adcoms about your rape.</p>