<p>I was seriously considering sending an appeal because I already have it all written with letters of rec...but I don't know how likely it is to even get in through this. The main reason I want to go here is because it's financially reasonable. I still have another school hanging on the edge right now, so I don't know if it's even worth it because I have a feeling it wont do anything. How often do people get in through appeals?</p>
<p>if you want to get in, then appeal. What’s the worst that can happen? they say no? you’re already rejected (i’m guessing) no worse off.</p>
<p>that said uw told a friend only 4% get in on appeal, and those are for special circumstances.</p>
<p>I filed an appeal and got in…but wait…i should clarify: i applied to the school the same time i appealed (yes you can do this). i wanted in so badly i wasn’t taking any chances. I’ll never know whether i got in through the regular process or because of my appeal (no mention of appeal in my accepantance)</p>
<p>but that said, if you you really want to go to UW why are you even asking if you should file? just do it.</p>
<p>Your biggest regret will be not doing it. Go for it!</p>
<p>How much do you want to go to UW? You should decide to appeal based on your desire, not the statistics.</p>
<p>You have recommendations prepared. You should probably also send in a copy of first semester senior year grades, an updated extra curricular list / resume, as well as a personal statement to appeal. </p>
<p>What’s the worst case senario? The appeal is unsuccessful. You’re in the same position. Best case? You’ll be at UW. What is there to lose?</p>
<p>@grigg02,
I think you mentioned in one of your posts that you were doing Running Start?
I don’t know when you started but I started this year, in my senior year, and UDub’s been my dream school since like… a really long time. I don’t know if you already have your Associates but I would definitely appeal if it is your dream school.
If you won’t get in through the appeal then you might have the chance to transfer in, but I would definitely appeal. You have nothing to lose, if anything UDub will see that you are serious about wanting to go there! :)</p>
<p>can some please list the steps to appeal? just in case…</p>
<p>Hey, guys. Thanks for the encouragement. I decided that I will be sending in my appeal by the end of this week so I am really (really!) hoping for the best. Omg, UW is what I’ve been working for in high school…and it’s seriously been very stressful. I have written an appeal but does anyone want to read over it? I just want to make sure it’s not a pity-fest…</p>
<p>@virak, it’s on their website so google “UW appeal” and you should find it within the first five links.</p>
<p>@speed, If I send in my resume, should I still include the things i’ve listed when I first applied? I just recently got a job so I’ll mention that. Also, one of my rec is from a past UW administrator (my english teacher) and she was really surprised I wasn’t accepted when people with lower stats than mine got in. Would that help?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance, everyone.</p>
<p>@grigg - It would be a good idea, especially if you’re still in the teams, clubs, etc or if you’ve done anything more with that extra curricular. </p>
<p>I also suggest that you ask your advisor to REQUEST A PAPER COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. Go over it and see what you feel like you need to improve on, excluding SAT. In your appeal letter, highlight how you’re different now from when you applied, or if your essays didn’t seem super duper exceptional, add on to those.</p>
<p>Yes, I think that rec would help. Who else are you asking for recommendations from?</p>
<p>Also, don’t rush your appeal. It’s better to wait one extra week before sending it in rather than appealing right away, but with a half-quality letter and other materials.</p>
<p>Best of luck! =)</p>
<p>@speed - In my appeal letter, I basically talk about my family moving to the bigger city for my education and I explained why they should not hold my “average” grades against me because of my family’s extreme financial issues, my mom leaving home for three years (she is still gone to earn money), while my dad is struggling with his business that started a couple of years ago. I also talked about obstacles such as confronting my sexual orientation (not sure if this is a good idea). I just don’t really know what else to add on. I basically tied all of this together and said how I am a better person now than before because it helped me grow and try 110% harder after high school (plus my grades had a upward trend). </p>
<p>I have three recommendations: One is from my English teacher (the one who worked at UW), the other is my English tutor who had a huge influence on me (I mentioned him in my appeal essay and how he taught me to how to overcome my personal issues and not let it stand in the way of education), and the third is kind off odd: it’s from my cousin who attended UW a while back. She isn’t a teacher so I wasn’t so sure if I should include it. She was upset I didn’t get in, so she is writing them about it. Is that a good idea?..Not sure… Thanks so much for your help. Please, feel free to give me any advice.</p>
<p>Your appeal letter sounds well thought out! </p>
<p>Hmm, what role does your cousin play to you besides just being a cousin? It seems somewhat odd to have a former student, relative, to write a recommendation. Were you both in some sort of activity (ie church, sports, other extra currics) that she could write about? She could compare you as a person to the people she ‘met’ at UW, and how you would bring the most to UW.</p>
<p>Do you have a coach, advisor, or someone else who has known you for a long time and perhaps involved in one of your activities? It would seem more credible to the admissions if you were not related to your recommender. I’m not saying that your cousin will write things and perhaps over-exaggerate about you, but if I take an admissions officer’s point of view, a recommendation from someone outside the family just sounds… ‘better.’</p>
<p>If anyone else has any opinions/advice, please contribute =) This is but my opinion. I had two friends appeal successfully last year (one waitlist, one reject), so this just based on my thoughts and experience talking with them about the process.</p>
<p>Actually I decided to not include that recommendation because I just read through it and it’s definitely something I do not want the admissions to see lol. I think I might ask my cross country coach, who is also my counselor, to write a rec for me since i’ve known him for two years.</p>
<p>That sounds like a better deal, haha.</p>