<p>Hey there. I applied to COLA as Anthropology major from Houston Community College. I sent in my first transcript in February with a 3.2 and 27 hours. Since then, I took 23 hours this past semester and raised it to a 3.52 with 50 hours. I also sent in 4 letters of recommendation from professors related to my major, I did the optional essay, and I have extensive work and volunteer experience related to my field of study. I am also currently employed full time. I want to appeal my decision but I have no new information to include. </p>
<p>In my essays, I mentioned that I am first generation American and I also explained some hardships I overcame during my high school and community college years. </p>
<p>What should I include in my appeal? UT is my dream school because I have been looking forward to taking specific courses with professors I admire (also included in my essays). I want them to take note of the academic rigor that I endured this past semester, as well as working a full-time job. </p>
<p>Please give me some suggestions...I just earned my honors AS degree in Earth Science and I don't want to transfer to UH...</p>
<p>Maybe some specific information about the anthro dept at UT? Classes you want to take, professors you want to work with? (At other colleges this might help but I have no idea if it would really help at UT.)</p>
<p>Hey there, thank you for the suggestion - but like I mentioned above, I have already included specific courses, professor names, and why I am interested in them in my Statement of Purpose essay…I have no idea where to start with my letter of appeal…</p>
<p>Instead of explaining why you want to be at UT, tell why UT should want you. You have to give admissions a reason to admit you over someone with a higher GPA. </p>
<p>Focus on your experience in the field-if you’ve been mentioned in the credits for anyone’s research, be sure to mention that (especially if any is published). Don’t just list the work and volunteer positions in your field, tell a few stories that highlight the contribution you made in those projects. It is okay to brag a bit if the info sheds new light on what you’d bring to UT!</p>
<p>Thanks. I just found out that my GPA was calculated differently by UT. Apparently to them I have a 3.26…</p>
<p>I am going to focus on my academic rigor this past semester and also let them know that I was out of the country for the majority of the semester. I hope they are open-minded and willing to put themselves in my position.</p>