<p>I was recently rejected by my top choice school...and then magically a couple of days later I got a call from an admission rep at the school saying she saw my file and disagreed with the decision, and that if i was interested she would help me appeal. I gladly accepted and am under appeal. </p>
<p>Basically, I don't know what to do. She said I should send new material- essay, rec's, and grades. </p>
<p>Does anyone know what I should write my essay about? I assume it should be why I am appealing and why I really want to go to that school? Or should it be something else? I really have no idea what they are expecting/what they want.</p>
<p>They already have a personal statement from me where I discuss my interests and passions so I feel stumped. I just don't know how to begin.</p>
<p>Anyone have a similar experience or know someone who has?</p>
<p>Now here's a case where an appeal might actually work! Good for you. Write exactly about how you are feeling at this moment. Include your emotions at being rejected, include the advice from so-and-so to appeal, and maybe call her back to ask for advice. Good luck!</p>
<p>I'm curious as to know what college is this.
But this is such a great opportunity you have in your hands and it will be a shame if you don't take advantage. So heres my tip, definitely call the admissions rep who disagreed with the final decision and ask her for advice. Then write two essays that describes you; mostly around your goals and how pursuing it at X college will help you. Hand both essays to people and have them judge which is the best essay. I'm sure you don't need advice on how to send grades, accomplishments etc.</p>
<p>Discuss your character and how it fits into the college's framework of diversity.</p>
<p>You must now make your application personal. Describe who you are, why you are, and try to implant yourself firmly in the minds of admissions officers.</p>
<p>I regret not doing this for myself, but it looks like it'll help you, given the great opportunity in your hands. Like House of London just said, don't let this one slip.</p>
<p>I'd suggest sending in recommendations from people outside of your school or who are sponsors or the like for any extracurricular or community involvement you may have had (make sure they know you well though). This will reinforce your image as a well rounded individual, and since I assume you already had to submit 2 teacher apps, it will give them a different perspective on you as an individual.</p>