<p>got rejected for appeal today to biz econ:</p>
<p>May 1st, 2009 </p>
<p>UCLA Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools
1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951436
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436
Attn: Appeals Committee </p>
<p>To Whom It May Concern: </p>
<p>First, I would like to thank you sincerely for your additional time and further consideration of my application to the University of California, Los Angeles. I am writing this appeal because I feel that I am an extremely qualified candidate for admission into the business economics major when my application is taken holistically. </p>
<p>I was informed by an admissions counselor that my relatively low 3.52 GPA was the reason I was denied admission to UCLA. When I wrote my UC application, I felt it was unnecessary to include the reasons for my low GPA during the period from 2001 to 2003. However, I now realize that in order for one to truly understand me as an applicant, one must fully understand the circumstances surrounding the numbers on my application. </p>
<p>In 2001, I was diagnosed with clinical depression, which led to my hospitalization as well as years of psychiatric supervision and daily medication. When it was coupled with familial unrest, my medical condition became debilitating so much so that two years later, I had to withdraw from college entirely. And, as you might have guessed, I incurred a less than satisfactory academic record during my time of illness, as my medical condition inhibited my ability to focus on my academics. I have attached three doctors notes that explain in greater detail my depression and its substantial effects on my ability to function, especially in an academic capacity. </p>
<p>I encourage you to see the inconsistency in my academic record as a strength, not a weakness. My decision to withdraw from school is not reflective of a lack of passion for academic pursuits; rather, it simply reflects how strongly I value my family and health. Even today, knowing that the grades I received as I was trying to fix my emotional and familial problems may keep me from being accepted to one of the premier universities in the nation, I still stand by the decisions I made. </p>
<p>Additionally, during my five year absence from school, I was fortunate enough to begin my foray into the world of professional employment by being in the right place at the right time. Over the five years, I worked for a number of different firms in positions not usually held by someone without a college degree. Though my accomplishments were recognized, I couldnt help but notice a void in my life. It was then that I resolved to go back to school as a full-time student who seeks something of value: knowledge. </p>
<p>I am a mature, returning student and know exactly what I would like to achieve through my academic studies. I have managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA while working full time and it is this period of time which you should look to when evaluating me as an academic. The fact that I have been able to find success in classes such as Calculus II, for which I fulfilled the pre-requisite course more than eight years ago in high school, should reflect overwhelmingly well on my academic passion and prowess. </p>
<p>Though others might see UCLAs prestige to be the most enticing factor, I go beyond that to realize that the world class curriculum of the major and the departments faculty are indeed what should be awe-strikingnot the universitys ranking in and of itself. Though other schools may have a challenging curriculum, UCLA is singular in the sense that only there can an ambitious student have access to world-class resources and apply the concepts learned in the classroom, thus epitomizing the entire goal of a world-class institution of higher learningmultifaceted knowledge. As I see it, there are two options: either I can go to a college where I can learn from professors well-informed about what is happening at the forefront of business and economics, or I can go to UCLA, where I can learn from professors who are the forefronts of their respective fields. </p>
<p>I would like to encourage you to consider my case in its entirety and see that my GPA from seven years ago is not reflective of my academic performance today. I would like to encourage you to offer me acceptance to UCLA because, as my recent academic record shows, I am capable and willing to take advantage of the opportunities a premier university like UCLA has to offer. Moreover, I would like to encourage you to see my life experiences, struggles, and values as something which will add to the rich diversity at UCLA. </p>
<p>Thank you for your further consideration. I look forward to hearing back from you. </p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
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