<p>I'm trying to transfer to a school where I was rejected as a Freshman. Would it be good to acknowledge the previous application in an essay, or do I pretend that it never happened? I've been looking around, but I haven't seen this question answered yet. </p>
<p>Thanks for the help!</p>
<p>Don’t awknowledge it. I don’t see any benefit in mentioning it at all. Just really focus on why you want to transfer there and how their school/curriculum is better suited for you as an individual than your current college.</p>
<p>Most schools will actually ask on their supplement if you have applied to their school before and for what term. I doubt they’ll care much for your previous application but they will know you applied before either way.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. I saw that on the suppliment, and I’m just a bit nervous because I know that schools don’t usually like second-time applicants.</p>
<p>I think it depends I applied to school i got denied by the first time and told them i previously applied. They pulled up my old high school stuff and i did not have to send any of it in and I got in a few months later</p>
<p>i’m in the same boat. quite nervous as well, but look at it this way though, it’s a great opportunity to show persistence. as long as there’s the option of applying a second time, there’s the possiblity of getting accepted the second time :)</p>
<p>Depends how it’s done. If referencing it has contextual meaning to the essay, it’s kosher; however, if it’s just a side-note, it’s not necessary, as the college will already have your file and know you applied last year.</p>
<p>What if someone applied a year ago, and wants to re-apply? Will they still have the application on file?</p>
<p>Yes they will.</p>
<p>Are they going to review your old application if you’re re-applying?</p>
<p>they might</p>