<p>I would like to appeal my admission decision to UCSB. I feel that I'm a strong applicant and on par with the rest of the people who were admitted (though I won't go so far as to say I'm above average). People with far lower stats than me got in and it's my first choice school (location, weather, atmosphere, opportunities etc).</p>
<p>However, I did get waitlisted.
This kinda eliminates the possibilities of a mistake in the admission process. </p>
<p>Could someone give me some pointers on how to start/format an appeal letter? Any success stories? Also, if I want to send in letters of rec (which I intend to do) should they be from counselors, extra currculars, or teachers?
I have some improved test scores and some new information regarding my family as well as some extra curricular updates and awards.</p>
<p>Sorry if I sound pretentious or anything, but I really want to try my best to get into my dream school.
I also got waitlisted by UC Irvine and UC San Diego but accepted into UC Los Angeles.
Weird.</p>
<p>I understand they prefer ‘updates’ from waitlisted students to appeals, not sure why, I’ve just read that. You can send them an update of whatever is favorable (possibilities include senior year grades, activities, a statement since it is true that UCSB is your number one choice even though you got into UCLA which you know is a great school, and you would rather go to UCSB… don’t say it if it isn’t true, though…)</p>
<p>Maybe some others will chime in about waitlist v appeals, but you are supposed to have new info for an appeal. Do you have new info?</p>
<p>I called an they said that waitlistees should not appeal and it is mainly reserved for the rejected. you appeal if you dont get off the waitlist
congrats on ucla btw such a great school id choose it over ucsb in a heartbeat</p>
<p>@firstgenblackman @oldschoolboy Quite a few people choose UCSB over UCLA, however, for area (if they prefer it), social life, or particular areas where UCSB is higher rated than UCLA (such as ChemE). However, I agree that UCLA is hardly a raw deal as a remaining option.</p>