<p>listing reasons as:
1. depression has affected grades and test scores
2.camp councler position not listed on application
3. ailing aunt in area needs my help
4. have updated grades, including college cources I have taken while in high school
5. planning a go green day for schools recycling club</p>
<p>Also I am sending six letters of rec. and saying I plan to join school clubs, and also volunteer in community. </p>
<p>Will this help me get admitted, or do i not have any reason to appeal their decision? Will calling the admissions offic help? If so what do I ask them? reasons others appealed and got in...</p>
<p>Thank You Milan</p>
<p>PS I have no honors or Ap all CP classes, I have three C's but everything else is all A
s and B's, lots of e.c.'s</p>
<p>I don’t know if I’d recommend doing any of this at all, but CERTAINLY do not send in six extra letters of recommendation OR say that you are planning on joining school clubs and volunteering. The six letters of recommendation are absolutely overkill, and the point of extracurriculars/volunteerwork are to show what you are passionate about. Saying that you will start doing them now absolutely sends the, “I’m only doing these to get into your school!” message.</p>
<p>Dear aggiefan, unfortunately, you are probably out of luck with UC and should just bow out gracefully. None of the reasons you listed are bound to impress them or sway them to change their minds. Admissions people take their jobs seriously and pride themselves on their dedication to the arduous task of choosing amongst many qualified candidates. They have a difficult job to do; they pour themselves into their jobs this time of year; and you questioning their decision is not likely to work in your favor. In fact, any attempt you make to persuade them of your worthiness might just come across as a little bizarre and even validating to them that they made the right choice to reject you. This could be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how to take “no” for an answer, give up some control, and still like yourself when all is said and done. There are bunches and bunches of good colleges out there. Save yourself the trouble and choose one who chooses you! Everybody brings SOMETHING to the table. Go to the college that likes what YOU bring.</p>
<p>Forget your appeal. Why would you want to bring a mental illness to the attention of the admission’s dept.? Your reasons for an appeal look more like excuses. Your appeal will be rejected.</p>
<p>I would avoid talking about depression. The only grounds that seems reasonable IMO is your number three. However, I think you’d have to back it up and say you will be living with her to care for her (if it’s true). I’ve seen people win appeals on a similar basis.</p>