<p>Seriously though, what action can I take?
I'm aware that many people that are waitlisted RD at schools write letters to the admissions office explaining just how much they'd like to attend that school. I realize this would be rather redundant after having applied ED, but if I included other accomplishments between December and April in a letter expressing my desire to attend Penn, would that be acceptable? Not sure if anyone has heard of this actually working before (10% is so low)...but I'm desperate! Thanks!</p>
<p>If you do it, address it to your regional rep.</p>
<p>I know it would be redundant to tell them how much you want to go to Penn, but maybe they figure you’de be so mad after being deferred that you changed your mind? Almost all of the kids to get in after deferral, that I’ve heard of, sent such a letter. . .I don’t think you can show new accomplishments after Dec. but if between when you applied ED and January 1 you have accomplished something new, I sould submit it. If I were you right now I would know I need to do something drastic and would:
- write a letter saying penn is still my #1 choice
- submit a new rec letter
- try my best to get stellar grades because Penn will see your senior transcript RD
- take the SAT1 or SAT2 again in January because they will still accept those scores a few weeks late. . .just pray for a perfect.</p>
<p>I’m sorry you didn’t get in this round but don’t give up hope. Best of luck RD</p>
<p>so the letter that says penn’s still my #1 choice… should i send it to them or email to AO? or submit online</p>
<p>I think it is worth sending them a letter restating your interest in Penn. I think one of the best ways to help push your deferment in to the acceptance pile is to explain exactly why Penn is your best choice. What makes Penn truly the only school for you? And do your research, be specific. Don’t just add to their pile of “please let me in” letters - give them something different. Good luck!</p>
<p>My daughter was deferred last year, and it was devastating to her. However, she did write a letter to her regional admissions representative and also decided to take the SAT one more time. Her first score was 2150 and that was the only “weakness” – if you want to call it that – on her resume. She ended up taking an SAT prep class, took the test one last time and scored a 2350. She was accepted. </p>
<p>I agree with the many posters who say there seems to be no rhyme or reason to who is accepted and who is not. But it certainly can’t hurt your chances by writing a nice letter to the admissions folks reiterating your desire to go to Penn.</p>