<p>I didn't get accepted because my GPA was below eligibility. In the appeal process, should I tell them that I'm working hard to raise my GPA 2nd semester (which I am working my butt off for) ?</p>
<p>well i guess you can include that in your letter somewhere but you need to give some sort of compelling reason why your grades are so low that wasn't apparent in your application or transcript... for example if you had to work a lot to support your family and it affected your schoolwork, or if you have a learning disability, etc.</p>
<p>To be blunt, if you are below the 3.0 line, it is very unlikely they will consider you. Exceptions exist, but you would need to have good Sats and or a reason for low grades. UC's more than most schools are firm about their 3.0 line.</p>
<p>Don't lose hope. UCR might just accept you. Who knows for sure that you'll get rejected?</p>
<p>lol he already got rejected. hes working on teh appeal</p>
<p>Um, how exactly do you "appeal" their decision? Do they tell you that you can write a letter to explain, etc.? Or are you doing that just because you want to...?</p>
<p>^ all UCs allow rejected students to appeal. each school probably has different guidelines but its basically writing a letter to them with new information on why you should be reconsidered for acceptance.</p>
<p>i got into UCR with a GPA below 3.0 i think it was like 2.7</p>
<p>sats 1630</p>
<p>math 2: 610
us history: 440</p>
<p>i think those were average scores, i guess i got lucky</p>
<p>um I knew he was already rejected. I meant rejection for the appeals.</p>