<p>Hi, my daughter didn't get accepted. She's not a genius - she is 61st out of 400, 3.71 unweighted and 4.31 weighted. 1170 on her SAT and 28 on her ACT with 31 in math - math is her strongest subject and she applied for the chemical engineering program. We thought that her essay was quite good. She's only had one AP class but is full-time dual enrollment - and not taking easy classes. Danced and swam for her hs for all four years but isn't a club joiner. We're not sure that UF looked at her last ACT score which they didn't receive until late December or early January. Is there any point in appealing? She's our oldest child and we've learned so much about how college applications and admissions have changed since we went to college. This is serious business. She seems to be hearing only about those kids in our town that got in and some don't have scores, clubs/sports much different than she does. I'm confused and just hate that she is feeling like a loser. Should I appeal? Will Admissions tell me if they didn't take her most recent ACT scores into account? Will increased scores even matter? I know I sound like I'm whiney but I hate seeing her this upset and UF has been her school of choice for as long as I can remember. Thanks for any info. I don't want to start the appeal process if it's a moot point.</p>
<p>YES YES AND YES A P P E A L !!...many times a college will consider an appeal, especially if the school is the student's TOP choice...CALL THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE - try to get an apppointment or phone appointment and get the name of her admissions counselor, or even go higher up - Assit Dean, etc. use the specific person as a contact and the one you write the letter to...follow up a week or so after you send the letter be persistent without being annoying...be passionate and use SPECIFIC examples in your letter that are unique ONLY to that institution (clubs, majors, community service opportunity, programs, abroad, etc. etc.)as to why she wants to be a member and more importantly what she will CONTRIBUTE...also, send in additional recommendations and any supporting documents - parent letter, administrator, awards, community service, academic, etc. State your case as powerfully as your daughter feels about attending, and the results may turn around...</p>
<p>Coach your daughter, but have HER make all the calls and contacts for the appeal.</p>
<p>Smilemaker,</p>
<p>Was your daughter sucessful with her appeal? My daughter's situation is very similar to your daughter's. I would really appreciate your insight and recommendation for the appeal process.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Bev</p>
<p>You could try but last year no one (who posted on CC) got in from an appeal. Sorry.</p>
<p>I guess that we'll not take on the appeal. My daughter is discouraged, feeling a bit embarrassed (I told her that she's due to find out about a lot more kids from her hs that didn't get accepted either) and thinking that she'll go to FSU or Alabama. She's wanted to go to UF for so long - can't believe that it just came down to a simple "no" after all these years, dreams and all of these months of waiting since she submitted her application. She will succeed at the other schools I believe. But, as a parent, I hate seeing her so down in the dumps over something that we probably cannot change. She doesn't have the emotional toughness to take on the appeal and seiclan's post was kind of the clincher for me. I'd be interested to hear about any appeals though. Perhaps it'll go well for someone. Bev, does your daughter have other schools in mind or was she bent on UF too? Thanks to all who have responded. Sue</p>
<p>My daughter too was not accepted. She is an IB student with 4.2 GPA and 1290 SAT. She has been dedicated to chorus which is an exceptional program at her school, French and National Honor Societies. Her dad and I are alumni and her brother is currently enrolled at UF. We are hoping for an appeal, but don't what else we can say about this wonderful young woman. Her grades in her senior year are better than her jr. year -as in IB, jr. year is the hardest. </p>
<p>What examples could she give about her contributions to the school? She is dedicated to everything she sets her mind to, compassionate and volunteers--but all that was in her application. I know if they were to give her a chance she would be a committed student who would be an asset to UF. </p>
<p>Along with smilemaker, it is difficult to watch a young woman who has worked so hard be rejected. She was accepted at UCF (within a week of applying) which is a very good school, but UF's program for her major making it a better school. Given the legacy of others in the family, she feels that she failed us and we feel we failed her --although none of us know how.</p>
<p>Any ideas or advice for a successful appeal would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I was rejected with a 1400 and a 4.7 gpa and I will be appealing march 2nd... I really don't have my hopes up though,</p>
<p>Should I make some phone calls to the UF admissions office? Their probably getting swamped right now by upset parents.</p>
<p>Mom of Hope, I feel for you and for your daughter. She sounds like an extraordinary young woman. And, graduating from an IB program - wow! My daughter, I feel has so much going for her to. I don't understand the admissions process at all; it simply makes no sense. Your daughter needs to understand that she didn't let anyone down - I think that it is the UF Admissions process that seems to be letting us all down. If the school could somehow let our kids know just how/where they fell short, they would likely feel a bit better. Though, who knows, that might just open up more emotions. My daughter is trying to pick up the pieces of what she thought would be and move on. she'll go to either FSU or Alabama and, I'm certain, will continue to be successful. I hope that your daughter has alternate schools in mind. You might try to get her an interview with admissions so that she can discuss her last four years in greater detail and, also, her aspirations and why she thinks that UF is the school that is right for her and how she would contribute. Maddskillzz5, same for you - I guess that it's time for the big sell, beyond what your application and essay revealed. Letters of recommendation might be good - any new happenings in the last couple of months? My daughter just received notice of math and science pride - which is based on ACT/SAT scores as I understand. It'll give her a little more "bling" at graduation. I'd say think of anything and everything that might be noteworthy to UF admissions that is not on the current applications. A call to speak with an admissions officer is probably wise to get a few questions answered - "where did I fall short?". I'd say best behavior on the phone though as maddskillzz5 is likely right; they must be swamped with phone calls. At my daughter's HS, there have been quite a few surprises with regard to who did and didn't get in. Makes no sense at all. Good luck and keep us posted.</p>
<p>yes, it doesn't hurt to ask them why her application was denied. they should be able to tell her, but they may still say due to budget cuts they cannot approve everyone who are qualified.</p>
<p>Just to let you all know: I went to my Counselor today and he was with some ppl that got denied. He called admissions and had a nice, long talk with a lady.</p>
<p>Long story short, she said pl that appeal, if any are allowed, normally will have a 3% chance this year and will be notified after MAY.</p>
<p>Call your Congressman.</p>
<p>does anyone know if it's possible to make an appointment and actually go to UF and talk to someone? possibly to hand deliver the appeal forms?</p>
<p>it might be, but i believe they're not going to come out until march.</p>
<p>I'm sorry for your daughter, but I'm seeing how random admissions can seem. A friend was waitlisted at USF, but accepted at UF. Another has 1380 SAT and was rejected at UF. I do know what seems like devastation (and is really mostly unneeded embarassment)now fades as people start getting excited about the new school. </p>
<p>If she's fulltime dual enrollement, she's only a year from transferring with an associate's, correct?</p>
<p>She has 2 strikes against her.
1- She is not top 10%.
From looking at the admitted thread this year it appears that this was the no. 1 admissions criteria.
2- Her SAT at 1170 is below many others who were rejected. Go look at the "Rejected with over a 1300" thread.
You saw in this admissions cycle what appeared to be many random acceptances for people with sub 1200 SAT's. These acceptees however appeared to meet the 10% criteria.</p>
<p>A 28 on ACT is higher than an 1170 SAT. They look at the best of both scores, so I don't think the 1170 is holding her back. There are so many aspects they look at in each applicant, it's hard to pinpoint where she fell short.</p>
<p>Two of my son's female classmates were high in all areas, class ranking, test scores, AICE (similar to IB) classes and were going to complete graduation with AA's from dual enrollment courses. They were both rejected, and were told that they had "too many college credits". WHA!! Can anyone explain that?</p>
<p>can you appeal a transfer rejection?</p>
<p>I will tell you what, dreams die hard and I am not willing to let any admissions council stop me from achieving my dreams. I was recently rejected from UF yet my twin sister with almost the same credentials, was accepted. I do not understand how this happened. We are both dual enrollment students but still take course at our HS. My college GPA is higher than hers, I have more credits at the HS and college, my test scores are higher and I have won more awards. The only thing is her HS GPA is higher than mine. I emailed a guy who gave her his email in her acceptance letter for questions and I am still waiting for a reply. If I do not get one I will be calling. Of course I know how to handle this maturely but it is really taking a toll on me. We’re twins and both have worked our butts off for four years. How can they tell her yes and me no? It is not that simple. Does anyone know how to appeal? What forms do I need and where can I find them? </p>
<p>Also maddskillzz5 you said you’re appealing March 2…do you have an appointment or something? </p>
<p>But in the end, think about it like this, one rejection letter makes you an instant life member of a club whose luminaries include Walt Whitman, J.K. Rowling and Dr. Seuss. We have to have faith and be positive about these unfortunate happenings!</p>
<p>Thank youuuuu!</p>