<p>I was rejected from Berkeley and have decided to file an appeal which is an initiative I'd never see myself take b/c I'm very passive and submissive, but I'm not letting any opportunities to pass me by anymore. Cal was a reach for me in terms of test scores (SAT 1900s, SAT2 600s) and extracurriculars, but after days of research I see that they look for students who are well-rounded and passionate. I was supplemented because of my hardships (single household, low income, first generation, and have multiple jobs). I poured my heart and soul into those 13 questions, but I guess I overdid it and came off a little... unappealing. My senior grades aren't that fab either (3 A's, 3 B's, 3 of them AP, 4.0W).</p>
<p>I do have new and compelling information which has to deal with a minor medical condition (bacterial infections that created painful nymph lodes on my neck/scalp, got me THINKING I had lymphoma or some type of cancer) that further plummeted my grades freshman year (I had a 2.5-3.0 in 9th grade, but I had 4.0+ in 11th/12th grades) but the problem actually helped me pull my act together since I thought I was on the verge of death. I was a school rebel and somehow transformed into an ambitious student after that. I want them to recognize how hard it was in my circumstances to finally take control of my life and become the student that a school would respect and want (well, Berkeley didn't...)</p>
<p>I know my chances are slim to nothing, but hey... there has to be ONE that will get in and I will do whatever I can to be that one.</p>
<p>I appreciate any help provided. Thank you so much in advance!</p>
<p>P.S. Do I have to have proof of the medical condition? I visited my doctor on a regular basis for several months and was just provided antibiotics that didn't help because they came back and I still have them today, but it doesn't emotionally affect me as much anymore. I don't think I was formally diagnosed.</p>
<p>Sorry for the incredibly long post, and thanks!</p>