So I applied early decision, but got deferred, then rejected. I don’t have amazing stats, 3.4 and 1600 SAT (applying biz econ) but I have a reason for that. I was on home-hospital the first two years of high school. Since it’s a hard process, It took half a year for me to start getting school work and a lot of it was misplaced and excused since I wasn’t able to leave my home (a tutor delivered the work). Ultimately, I got bad grades and didn’t have control over it. I retook all of the classes I could (you can’t retake a C class) and got As in them. Also, I have had to do 2x the coursework since I was greatly set back. As for my test scores, I didn’t even know what the ACT or SAT was since I was so introverted. When I went back to campus, it was thrown on me. I qualify for double time, but didn’t get it granted for the official test in time when I took the tests senior year and I also needed to get it done before applying. Also, my mom had to get an emergency double mastectomy when I came back junior year and she still gets treatment and radiation for it, so that added onto the stress. It’s personal, but the reasons for home-hospital was due to a severe anxiety disorder. I know not everyone is familiar with how anxiety works, but I would go to the hospital every week. Now, I’m taking APs and got a 3.85 last semester senior year. Also, my extra cir.s push me for a very competitive major. I work as a full time model and have worked with Vogue and LV. I’ll even be on ANTM when I’m legal (lol). At this point, I’m in panic mode. Cal Poly is where I don’t worry about anxiety and I can be in close proximity to my mom. I hear it’s an all numbers school, and I already appealed (haven’t heard back), and can’t ask enough questions. I believe I have a good reason to appeal and have made a strong climb. Then again, my test scores aren’t changeable and my GPA can only go up so much from here. Can anyone give me information? Like how many people appeal? Does the waitlist come before those who appeal?
Winning a Poly rejection appeal is very rare. I know you went through a lot and have risen admirably from where your HS career started, but I wouldn’t get your hopes up too high. Why not instead consider starting at Cuesta? It’s close to your Mom and when you apply to transfer your SAT score, which is likely what killed your admission chances, won’t be counted.
The Cal Poly appeal process is not very lenient namely because the admissions process is not very holistic to begin with. That doesn’t mean you can’t try, and I recommend you go through it because Cal Poly is worth it
I would, but I had the first two years of hs taken from me. You could imagine how socially difficult it’s been /: I don’t want that to happen for college. I want to go to a 4 year and not miss out on the dorm experience or anything really. I got into colleges out of state and some in LA and San Diego, but obviously I need to be close to home. I guess my competition at this point are those who have new test scores or grades that weren’t reported earlier. But I also know that a lot of people who appeal don’t really have much of a reason. My hope lies in the climb I’ve made and the “diversity” I could bring.
I’m at the school every few weekends, it’s so worth it. I honestly think it’s the perfect college.