My Berkeley Appeal

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hey CC,
So today I appealed my rejection to Berkeley L&S from Out Of State</p>

<p>Here are my stats
UW GPA : 3.81
UC GPA : 4.0
SAT : 2290 (770 in math and reading, 750 in writing)
Math II : 800, Physics : 800
ECs and Awards : pretty average, good enough to get me into Tufts University</p>

<p>I am appealing on the basis of my senior year grades which would be a 4.8 on the UC GPA scale (both trimester one and trimester two). Also, I just found out about my Letter of Commendation for the PSAT. Furthermore, in rereading my essays, I found that I sound very individualistic, so I wrote in my appeal about some more examples of my community service and about my passion for service. I also got a letter of recommendation from a teacher with whom I took part in a service project.</p>

<p>So a couple questions</p>

<p>1) I know that the chances are very slim, but what do you think about my case?</p>

<p>2) On the last page of <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20131019162351/http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/compreview/0308_meeting/appeals_matrix.pdf"&gt;http://web.archive.org/web/20131019162351/http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/compreview/0308_meeting/appeals_matrix.pdf&lt;/a> I see that many students get in for spring admissions. Should I explicitly state that I would like to be considered for this?</p>

<p>3) I know that my appeal should focus more on why I am a good candidate, but should I also include my reasons for even wanting to go to Berkeley?</p>

<p>4) I submitted it today, so when should I hear back from them? Will making revisions affect when my appeal is reviewed?</p>

<p>Thanks a bunch =)</p>

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<p>Why have you ruled out Tufts, might I ask?</p>

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<p>Uhhh I’m not sure if good senior grades can reverse your decision. At least that’s what I heard from other schools. If you can make your case convincing enough with the other information you provided, then you might have a shot. Yes, include why you want to attend Berkeley. You should hear back after May 1st. Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>I’ve heard it’s good to state what you will do for Berkeley not just why you want to go. Good luck!</p>