<p>I figured that since my original post was a reply, it probably won't be answered. So, I decided to repost. In brief, I am curious about appeals at HMC. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>Generally speaking, there is no appeal process at private schools, just public ones.</p>
<p>The adcoms just went through months of acceptances. They made their decision, they also created a waitlist. Now they will take a break and get back to recruiting tasks. Why would they want to have an appeal process?</p>
<p>Thanks for your response. It’s very true; even as an applicant, I certainly understand the importance of breaks. Additionally, as an applicant, I have experienced the constant bombardment of mail, email, etc., from colleges I am not nor will ever be interested in.</p>
if an appeal has any any basis, for any reason at all
if my situation qualified as under (1)</p>
<p>Now, from my “research” - let’s call it - it appears that HMC has no policy concerning appeals. And as I stated in my original post: because there is a lack of information concerning appeals, in addition to the fact that they did not say that one could not appeal, it seems as though it is an option, albeit one with long odds. Also consider that other colleges and university address this topic, granted some do so better than others. Stanford, for example, makes it very clear in their rejection letter that under no circumstances will appeals be considered. Should this also be the case with Mudd, I would certainly appreciate something as concrete.</p>
<p>I do understand that all of the colleges invested much time and effort into making their decision; I respect their hard work and passion for what they do. That said, I would like to think that I have invested just as much time and effort in to my educational career and an equal amount into my applications. And though I know we applicants are not supposed to take it personally, the reality is: the state of college admissions makes that seemingly impossible.</p>
<p>To clarify: my intentions are not to demerit your post. However, I would appreciate some clarification. My understanding is that you are saying that HMC will not consider appeals. Am I correct in my assumption? If so, do you speak from personal experience, or a general perspective? Please let me know.</p>
<p>Once again, thank you for your post. You have already helped me in this matter and I would appreciate any further input you can provide to me.</p>
<p>I’ve read your original post and this one. I don’t think anyone here can provide the kind of answers you’re seeking. My opinion is that HM will not entertain your appeal, but if you want to make one, then just contact their admissions office and ask - or better yet, write a brief email explaining your medical situation or whatever basis you have for the appeal, and see what reply you get? You really have nothing to lose do you?</p>
<p>To me you look well qualified, but so did many who were waitlisted or rejected. Good luck to you.</p>
<p>I agree with Kathie - call and ask. Or send them email, but don’t get your hopes up. Mudd is a highly selective school that looks at applicants in a holistic way. There is no real way of saying that one applicant in better than another, and in the end, much of it is a crap shot.</p>
<p>I know people who have worked on admission committees - there are the clear admits, the clear rejects, and everyone in the middle. Most of the people are in the middle - and they are all acceptable applicants. Could they all appeal?</p>
<p>Thanks for your response. I must confess that I do know that my request would be a long shot (should I decide to follow through.) Additionally, your post reaffirms that it really is a shot in the dark. Then again, I suppose the whole admissions process feels that way.</p>
<p>You are right; I really don’t have anything to lose. So, with that in mind, I would like to thank you for your post. Though, again, I know the odds are against me, stranger things have happened.</p>
<p>Most elite college, Mudd included, have little interest in appeals. They may not officially declare that they will ignore them - after all, there can be a rare case in which there was a serious miscommunication. But, consider that they have already accepted somewhat more students than they have slots for. A certain, fairly fixed percentage will decline their Mudd acceptances. After there, there may be a very small number of slots. Now they have a large waiting list to pick from. Why should they complicate things by adding more candidates?</p>