<p>In the end, I was denied at the University of Michigan. I know kids at my school with significantly lower stats than me and lower ACTs get in. I got into many other good places, but Michigan was the only in state option for me, and if the financial aspects of other colleges don't work Michigan would be good. Is there any way to appeal my decision? If so, how should I, and what should I say?</p>
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<p>It doesn’t hurt to try. It almost never works, but who knows, you might get lucky.</p>
<p>Why was Michigan the “only” in-state option for you? It never hurts to try the appeal, but I’m curious why you had no other options?</p>
<p>Tommy, your odds are about one in 40,000 by my calculation. Has your guidance counselor agreed to support an appeal from you? If not, it will be a hard road.</p>
<p>Your post also suggests that Michigan is not your first choice, but is a “fiscal attrition” choice. I’d not expect that sense to help your cause. You’ll want to carefully evaluate whether undertaking the appeal process is actually worth your time and energy when you should be enjoying the rest of your senior year and celebrating your positive outcomes. Best wishes.</p>
<p>“Your post also suggests that Michigan is not your first choice, but is a “fiscal attrition” choice.”</p>
<p>Perhaps that attitude was evident in the OP’s essay? Or perhaps the OP’s essay wasn’t very strong?</p>
<p>Yeah, the financial thing might hurt you… Many people want to go to U of M due to its top-notch program, beautiful campus, wonderful location, enriching atmosphere, and even because they love sports and because U of M has top sport teams. (Go Blue tonight!) </p>
<p>Anyway, I guess what I’m trying to say is that for all of the other appeals that will have elements like this, how can you make your argument more on point? Definitely don’t mention that it’s your only in-state school. They probably don’t care. Focus on the program and why U of M would fit you. </p>
<p>And if money truly is a problem, you have other in-state options. Did you already apply? You said U of M was your only in-state option, but what does that mean? The state of Michigan has some very good schools, even if they’re not as nationally well-known. If you’re at a high enough level with the proper gpa and test scores, you can get generous scholarships from U of M Dearborn, Oakland, and Wayne, to name a few. I think OU has rolling admission, and the others might as well. </p>
<p>However, if the money part is more of a want than a necessity, then I’m sure you’ll have great experiences at your other schools. Education is the best investment you can make, but you should still try to be responsible, as you’re doing by realizing U of M is a cheaper choice. Even if the appeal doesn’t work, be happy that you got in to some other excellent schools. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>And whatever you do, do not mention the others in your school or their stats, since you can’t be sure what they offered the school in terms of essays or extracurricular activities. You will come off as entitled and condescending, which will dramatically hinder your case.</p>
<p>OP, we may be able to help more if you gave us an idea of your application. What was your GPA, and SAT?
What sorts of classes did you take?
How was your essay to Michigan?
Teacher recs?</p>
<p>Anything in particular you think could have caused this?</p>