<p>I was just rejected as a Media Studies transfer, which I believe is due to struggling academically (3.5 gpa) my first year at CC. </p>
<p>However, during that time I struggled with physical and verbal abuse from my father. He would kick me out of the house, take my computer away so I couldn't finish homework, hit me etc. I managed to get out through the help of my CC psychologist, as well as medication, and I was able to save enough money to live on my own. I did not mention this on my application because I found it inappropriate and I feel terrible talking about my father, when I love and care about him so much. </p>
<p>Since living away from him my grades greatly improved despite working full-time to stay financially afloat. </p>
<p>In my original application I mentioned that I struggled being an independent student, but I did not mention my father. It hurt me more than I like to admit, but do you think this is grounds for appeal? Going to Berkeley was my goal through this entire debacle and tough two years.</p>