Appealing

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Washington
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<p>I know that you can send up to a three page letter, multiple teacher recommendations, and an updated transcript when appealing. I know that the chances for a successful appeal are low so I want to have the greatest chance possible. What other information can we send. Updated SAT/ACT scores? What else that might look good? Thanks for the help in getting me into college.</p>

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<p>Please answer my question.</p>

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<p>University of Washington doesn’t have your most recent standardized test scores? </p>

<p>I would send a letter explaining why the University of Washington is your #1 choice, new letters of recommendation, first semester grades, 3rd quarters grades, and any recent accomplishments/awards.</p>

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<p>Let me clarify. UW currently has my highest scores but they aren’t that high. What I want to do is to take the SAT, send them my scores, and then appeal. Would that work? As for grades, I didn’t do well at all due to circumstances out of my control but they still look really bad regardless. The sad thing is I haven’t gotten any new awards. Am I done for this round?</p>

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<p>I hate to be a downer, but you have nothing new to offer University of Washington.
The next time the SAT is administered is May 2011 and you won’t get your scores until late May/early June.</p>

<p>If I was in your situation I would attend another university or a community college with hopes of transferring after one year. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I was waitlisted and the letter says that they won’t accept anything you send</p>

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<p>does anyone know what the chances of a successful appeal are? i’m considering it since UW is my number 1 choice (i was waitlisted) under what circumstances should you appeal?</p>

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<p>Who can petition?</p>

<p>Any denied applicant may appeal. Generally, applicants petition if they believe their academic or personal circumstances could not be considered adequately through the standard admission review process or that an error occurred in the application review.
Waitlisted Applicants</p>

<p>Waitlisted freshmen may appeal.</p>

<pre><code>* If you appeal and the request is denied, you will remain on the waitlist until a final decision is made.

  • If you are later denied from the waitlist, you may not appeal again.
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<p>How do I petition?</p>

<p>You, the applicant, must submit your appeal in writing, preferably typed and no longer than three pages. You may send it by postal mail or deliver it in person.</p>

<pre><code>* A petition sent by postal mail should bear your signature.

  • Include with your petition an updated, official high school transcript. Include a college transcript if you are enrolled in college course work.
  • We do not interview petitioners, but you may speak with an admissions counselor if you have questions.
  • The committee does not review artwork or writing samples.
  • The body of your appeal should explain your reason for seeking reconsideration.
  • Your petition should be clear and concise in presenting your case for admission.
  • Keep in mind that we already reviewed your entire file and expected you to present everything of significance in the initial application.
  • If you believe we missed something of importance, you may direct our attention to it again.
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<p>Where should I send my petition?</p>

<p>Send the petition with the words “Attn: AC Petition” in the lower left corner of the envelope. List the following information for identification: your name, address, quarter and year of application, and type of application (in this case, freshman).</p>

<p>Mailing address
University of Washington
Office of Admissions
1410 NE Campus Parkway
Box 355852
Seattle, WA 98195-5852
Attn: AC Petition</p>

<p>In person: 1410 NE Campus Parkway, Room 320. Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Letters of Recommendation</p>

<p>You may submit letters of recommendation in support of your petition. Such letters must arrive with the petition, either mailed in one larger envelope or delivered in person.
What factors are considered?</p>

<p>You can include any information you think is important, but usually petitions address relevant items from the list below:</p>

<pre><code>* Why do you think you are an excellent candidate for the Seattle campus of the University of Washington?

  • Why do you believe you need to be at the Seattle campus of the University of Washington? Why at this time?

  • If your overall academic record is not as strong as it could be, why do you think it is a poor predictor of your future performance? Explain your academic record fully and tell us how you plan to be a successful student at the UW. Your explanation might include (but is not limited to) a discussion of circumstances and hardships, such as personal or family illness, factors related to a disability, or familial or cultural barriers that may have affected your academic performance and record.

  • If you are inadmissible because you have not completed all of the college academic distribution requirements (as explained in your denial letter), why were you unable to satisfy these requirements? How do you plan to complete this course work once enrolled at the UW?
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<p>How and when will I be notified?</p>

<p>You will be notified by postal mail of the committee’s decision approximately 2-3 weeks after your petition has been received.</p>

<p>To request disability accommodation in the appeal process, contact the Office of Admissions
Voice: 206.543.9686
Washington State Relay Service TDD: 800.833.6388
[Guidelines</a> for Special Admission and Appeal — Decision — Freshman — Apply — University of Washington](<a href=“http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/Freshman/Decision/SpecialAdmissions]Guidelines”>http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/Freshman/Decision/SpecialAdmissions)</p>