<p>I was rejected. At first I didn’t mind since UCSD is my last choice. But, now that I’m getting rejected all over the place I may have to go to University of Texas at Austin; and I’d rather go to UCSD. I heard you could appeal the admission decision if you had good grounds.</p>
<p>Well, I believe I have good grounds:</p>
<p>I’m top 5% in my class (ranked 33rd, 4.36 GPA)
2010 SAT score
30 ACT
700 SAT II U.S. History
680 SAT II World History
680 SAT II Literature</p>
<p>I.B. Diploma</p>
<p>Boys’ State, Over 600 hours of relevant community service, Captain of Varsity Hockey team two years.</p>
<p>My main point is: What more do they want? I’m angry because people who rank lower than me, have lower testing scores, less extra curriculars got accepted. I know it sounds cocky, but it’s not, it’s desperate.</p>
<p>So, if anyone could shed some light on this appeal process it would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Have you called to see how many points you had? It would be helpful to know that. If you are close an appeal would be worthwhile, but if not don't bother.</p>
<p>From the stats you've provided, you should've gotten enough points just from your academics alone (7572, and the cutoff is 7421). You should definitely call the admissions office and ask for your point breakdown.</p>
<p>From what I've heard from several teachers, the main point on your appeal is exactly what they -don't- want to hear. </p>
<p>They want to see something they didn't see on the application you sent in in November, perhaps an unsent SAT score or an underlying circumstance that might have affected your academics and whatnots. Repeating what they've already seen and know will get you nowhere. </p>
<p>that's what I figured too. But, there is something that they didn't see on my application. WHen I applied I was ranked 55th and since the end of the semester I moved up to 33rd. So, I think that is something new enough. </p>
<p>In response to collegemom16 : I live in San Diego.</p>