<p>So unfortunately, I didn't get into Loyola. When I talked to the admissions, they said it primarily was because my GPA is low. I have around a 3.0, but my SAT is 1860. This past semester though, my senior year, I received a 3.7.
This is definitely my top school, so I'm going to try everything to get in! I know there is an appeal process, and I do know that it has a small success rate, but can anyone give me advice as I go through the process? Any information, tips, or secrets would be very, VERY much appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>Focus on how much you’ve improved, hence your upward trend. Do you have any new extracurriculars?</p>
<p>Heres a format, found this on essay forum:\Introduce yourself in the first paragraph and explain that you are writing in the hope that they will reconsider your application. In the second and third paragraphs you should give the reasons as to why you were initially rejected and give the examples of how you have overcome them.</p>
<p>Instructions
1Start the letter off with “To whom this may concern: or Attention: Board of appeal.” </p>
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<li><p>After you address the letter to the committee, include your name and social security number in the body of the letter.</p></li>
<li><p>Give the reason why your grade average did not meet the standard requirements. Explain in detail if you were having any personal issues such as not being able to receive appropriate child care for your child or if you were going through a divorce. Maybe you were caring for a sick parent. Whatever the issues were explain in detail what they were and what you have now done to rectify the problem.</p></li>
<li><p>Tell the board why your education is important to you and what you hope to accomplish by receiving your degree. For example, you may be the first person in your family to receive a degree or you may want to provide a better life for yourself and your family. Whatever the reasons for wanting to receive your degree please include them in this letter.</p></li>
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<p>5.Please close your letter by thanking the committee for their time and for approving your appeal which will help you to accomplish your goals. Please sign the letter and it won’t hurt to put your social security number again under your signature.</p>
<p>Hi katiecakes, ironically i have the same stats as you, like exactly, and am currently in the same situation. I haven’t actually gotten my rejection letter yet but saw online that my application was denied. I know about the appeals process from my cousins, but i was wondering if it said anything more about it in the letter. </p>
<p>In general does anyone know if i would have more luck changing my major? I applied for screenwriting knowing it was a pretty competitive program, but i think if i changed to a liberal arts major i may have a better chance… but i don’t know if i am allowed to do that.</p>
<p>So has anyone appealed to the school? If so, have you heard back?</p>
<p>Hey katiescakes,
I am in the same situation this year. Did you finally get to attend the school? Was the appeal successful? Is the appeal time consuming? Could you please let me know?
Thanks</p>