<p>Okay, for those of you who don't know, I was accepted about a month ago for the summer, 2012 term. My brother applied around the same time, and was rejected a few days ago. Though I had many good EC's, he was academically stronger. I had a 22 ACT and about a 3.3 GPA, while he had a 23, and a 3.7 GPA-noticeable different. He emailed them, questioning how he was not admitted, yet I was. After a bit of time, they emailed him back after their 'discovery'- they MIXED UP OUR GPA's. They said I had a 3.7, and he a 3.3, which lead to my acceptance, and his rejected. They then told him that they would be pulling my acceptance, emailed my father, but not once informed me-my brother told me. Obviously, seeing as I found out in october, I applied to know other schools. I was worked up, in tears, because my dream was taken away, like a harsh joke. They said we're both currently under review. My father emailed them, stating that not only am I negatvily affected, but it's cause some big problems between my brother and I, and we're never been this angry with each other. What do you think will happen? My AP psychology teacher got out law teacher involved, at which point he said we could take them to court if we're both rejected. I have had my acceptance letter for two months, and have bought things to prepare. Obviously I don't want the law involved-that's ridiculous. What do you think? Will they rejected us both, accept us both, take him and not I? I don't know what to do, I just can't believe this. </p>
<p>Side note-they willing admitted that they messed up, while separating our transcripts. Since it's their problem, shouldn't they show SOME pity? I don't know what to do.</p>
<p>I was unaware that they could take away an acceptance under that sort of circumstance. I think that’s kind of crappy of them for doing so. </p>
<p>Nonetheless, I think that as far as their decisions that there isn’t all that much that can be done. You could have your guidance counselor talk to admissions on your behalf, parents don’t typically have such a strong effect on colleges as counselors do. </p>
<p>As far as things personally that you can do (and you may not like hearing this…), make sure your 1st semester grades are as high as they can be. Retake your SAT/ACT if you can in January, and apply to some other schools while there’s still time. </p>
<p>A lot of deadlines are January 1st for other Florida schools, I’m not sure about the rest of the US since I’m applying only in-state. Some schools will give you until March to apply, but most scholarships and housing are gone by then. You need back-ups, and options. </p>
<p>In my honest opinion, if a school treated me like that before even being a student at their institution, it would definitely take a great deal on my personal opinion of that school, and whether or not it is a wise decision to give my next few years to them…</p>
<p>Thank you. As for my grades, I’m not doing very well, because I’m currently facing some difficult family problems. I might try to retake the ACT, I guess we’ll see. That’s what the law teacher said-they accepted me, it’s final, and the fault is at their hands…but I’m not sure. My chances of applying to good colleges in Illinois are gone, many of them have the same deadline as janurary first, as well as the fact that I won’t be able to get my transcripts until after break, and by that time…no housing for me. I’d need to get an apartment, which isn’t an option. This has ruined so much…</p>
<p>There’s always the option of going to Valencia CC (they’re like 20 minutes from UCF), and then either getting your AA and transferring, or reapplying each semester until you get in. Once you have your AA, Valencia has a program called direct connect where you are automatically accepted to UCF upon completion of an AA. </p>
<p>The tuition would be cheaper, and you’d still find a lot of college students that are pursuing the same thing you are, which is UCF. The only concern you may have would be finding a place to live, but if done soon enough it is possible to find. </p>
<p>I’m sure that if they’re reviewing both you and your brother they’ll give you special consideration given the circumstances. I’m sorry about the bad news though.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. Can’t go to Valencia, can’t afford having to get an apartment in Florida, I’m in Illinois. Right about now, a community college is my only option, under certain circumstances. I would hate to go to one…I’m not sure I can deal another year or so being here, I need to leave the house soon. I’ll just hope for the best, and rid myself of all the dorm items I bought to prepare for UCF, the things were all a waste of money…Maybe at least justin will get in, he has the grades at least…</p>
<p>I was hoping you would comment, Mizz:(
I just don’t know what to think…I really doubt they’ll let us both in. It’s a sick joke, because someone mixed our transcripts.</p>
<p>Maybe you should email that one lady that everyone has been emailing to explain your situation? This is just very unprofessional of them and I don’t think they should ever rescind someone’s acceptance because of a mistake on their part. I’m not sure what to tell you… I was so excited for you too! :(</p>
<p>I really hope it works out. My dad sent an email tonight, saying the position he’s put the family in. My twin brother and I are really angry, and taking it out on each other, because of this whole thing. They caused some serious family issues.</p>
<p>They’re allowed to pull your application if there was a mistake. You can’t get the law involved, it’s not like you’re the first person that this happened too.</p>
<p>Apparently I can, according to my AP Law teacher. For humorous reasons he’s mentioned. Do I want to? No. However, I was going to apply to two other college, here in Illinois, the week I found out my acceptance. So obviously, I didn’t apply, and now it’s too late too apply to these colleges.</p>
<p>Mizz-- actually the lady she emailed who made the mistake in the first place also deferred everyone else who emailed her, at least 5 other people including myself and i should have been accepted based on my stats compared to the other people who got in. this lady needs to be fired lol she simply deferred applicants because she’s too lazy to review the applications and when she finally reviewed write’s she obviously did it carelessly since she didn’t even match up the write info</p>
<p>Warrior, I’m sure it’s happened again, but not to the extent of this situation.
-I’ve known two months, and at this point in time, CC is my only choice.
-I have paid money to prepare for going to UCF.
-I have received an acceptance letter, housing app, and person request to join ‘lead scholars’ because of my community service.
-I have been embaressed in front of my senior class, who’s found out.
-I have gone through emotional distresses, because this was the cherry on top of other huge family issues.
and perhaps the biggest thing that separates this case from others-Both my brother and I are now competing against each other, side by side, for acceptance. That is an awful position to put two very, very close twins in, and has caused HUGE problems with my brother and I. Now to mention that they told my brother this whole situation, never informing ME that MY acceptance has been taken, as well as the fact that they told him private academic information of mine, which is in fact illegal.</p>
<p>WRITE, I’m sorry to hear that! That’s terrible…However, I haven’t read all of the comments in this thread…Are you a transfer or freshman? If you are a transfer and your GPA is over 3.0 you should have no problem getting accepted. If you are a freshman, that’s a different story…From what I have been reading, freshman admission has become EXTREMELY competitive since I graduated HS.
Keep your head up! It will all work itself out in the end. =)</p>
<p>Problem-it’s a bit confusing. He’s angry at me, because I was accepted on his GPA. I’m angry at him, because I got my acceptance pulled away. In an odd way, we both blame each other, because even though it’s UCF’s fault, we don’t know who directly to blame…and we want to blame someone, so we’re taking it out on each other. He figures that, since I was accepted on his GPA, and with a lower ACT, he should immediately be accepted, especially with a higher ACT-it only makes sense. That makes me angry, because I know my chances aren’t good.
Eileen-I’m a freshmen:( both of us are, and this was my first choice school. My father is calling them tomorrow, because he’s the only one that can keep a steady head. Justin refuses to call, my mom would start to scream at them, and I would pathetically burst into tears.
Gail-Everyone was appealed on the FB page:/ No one ever saw something like this coming, and it’s a huge surprise. I hope they just accept us both, maybe before christmas…right now, my break is awful, because it’s like I have a sword hanging over my head.</p>