<p>Dear admissions personnel,</p>
<p>In November, I applied to Penn State University Park with a second choice of Altoona campus for Division of Undergraduate Studies. Last week, I received an offer of admission to Altoona. I was aware that my GPA was low for admission to University Park, therefore I was not surprised. However, in January of 2013 I was officially diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, the documentation of which I have enclosed with this letter. I believe that my high school grades thus far are not an accurate representation of my abilities or intelligence.</p>
<p>Throughout high school I always felt a great inability to concentrate, which only worsened with the years. Now that I have received a diagnosis, I am beginning to learn coping mechanisms and will be on medication, which I believe will lead to a significant improvement in my academic abilities. </p>
<p>I understand that appeals are rarely successful, and I respect your decision to deny me admission, but I hope that you will reevaluate my application for Summer/Fall 2013 at University Park with this new information in mind. I apologize for this inconvenience this may cause. I just needed to know that I have done all I could to achieve my dream of attending Penn State.</p>
<p>Sincerely,
Danielle ln</p>
<p>Dear Admissions:</p>
<p>Thank you for admission to the Altoona campus (Division of Undergraduate Studies). I was aware that my GPA was low for admission to University Park, therefore I was not surprised. But some new information has come to light, which I’m hopeful that you’ll consider and allow admission to the University Park campus.</p>
<p>In January of 2013 I was officially diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, (Documentation Enclosed). All my life I felt that academics came harder to me than others and now I know that I was right. Because of ADD, I believe that my high school grades are not an accurate representation of my abilities or intelligence. </p>
<p>I am learning coping mechanisms and will be on medication, which I believe will lead to a significant improvement in my academic abilities. University Park has always been my dream. Please reconsider for one semester to make grades and prove myself. </p>
<p>Considering the new information, will you please reevaluate my application for Summer/Fall 2013 at University Park. Thank you so much for your time and effort.</p>
<p>Sincerely,
Danielle ln</p>
<p>I would go with the one by sosomenza…since its more organized…like
1st paragraph: description of rejection
2nd : your condition
3rd: recovery
4th: asking for review</p>
<p>PSU would rightfully expect you to show that the treatments/therapy you received are working. Is there evidence in your transcript such as a significant improvement in performance after diagnosis? If so, it would be worth mentioning or documenting.
A letter like this might be more effective if you were rejected outright. They may conclude that you can demonstrate your abilities in altoona and then transfer to UP.
Be it at Altoona or UP, be sure to visit the office of disability services. They will arrange for any special accommodations (if needed) in your courses. Most professors are very receptive.</p>
<p>Yeah don’t be surprised if the response is “Okay well prove you can do college work at Altoona for 2 years first” or something along those lines.</p>
<p>OP, I thought your letter was fine.</p>
<p>You should contact the Office for Disability Services
Learn early to be an advocate for yourself.
They may be able to help you although I agree they may tell you to prove yourself first at Altoona and then transfer.</p>
<p>Many people go to Altoona and LOVE it.
It IS a Penn State Campus and you have the opportunity to start in a smaller environment.</p>
<p>Truth be told, with ADD or ADHD you may fourish at a smaller campus with smaller classes. Medication isnt the total answer. Behavor modification and learning some strategies will help you to become a sucessful college student Good Luck
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