UCI appeals class of 2023

Anyone appealing their decision for UCI? With decisions upcoming in the next several weeks, Let’s share our stories and stats on this thread.

@TwoforT I am appealing. I sent my appeal about 2 weeks ago. I have a 4.04 weighted GPA with a 1300 sat. I do plenty of extracurriculars, including community service in foreign countries. I also had an internship at UC Davis for about 1-2 weeks with a professor. I put 4 letters of rec into my appeal, including my senior project (scored 100%). Fingers crossed!

We just sent in appeal for DD with a 4.0 weighted GPA, ACT of 30. She applied undeclared but appealed declaring theatre arts /vocal major, citing her long experience in theatre productions, including professional, and vocal performance.

Wanted to send in letters of recommendation from directors w/whom she has worked, but daughter said the UCI appeals page does not allow this— unless requested by UCI. Apparently this has changed from prior years where people appealing sent in added letters of recommendation. Confused :neutral:

Fingers crossed. She is in UCSC and we will accept that tomorrow but prefer UCI. She got into three privates but not enough scholarship… except Baldwin Wallace and DD doesn’t think the academics are rigorous enough.
Good luck to everyone!

@CalifMom2Twins DS sent SIR for UCSC yesterday as well. Still waiting on appeals from UCI and UCSB as those are preferred choices. UCSC is a great choice school though. I hear much less competitive than the other UC’s and more chill attitude which is a good thing for kids living on their own for the first time. He will land where he was meant to be and so will your DD.

I sent in my appeal about a medical condition that I had my sophomore year that I was just diagnosed with that really hindered my academic performance. I’m not expecting anything and I already SIRed to UCSC, but all we can do is hope.

@Bella12313fam UCI was your preference and you visited UC Santa Cruz?
I don’t know how they evaluate the appeals. We discussed some mitigating circumstances, but focussed on the performing arts at UCI since DD has a lot of vocal and theatre experience. Good luck to you!!

@TwoforT yes UCSC is chill, laid back. And regardingthem landing where they are meant to be, I’m not sure of that, but probably in the end. I started at UCSD (LONG ago), it wasn’t the right place for me and I transferred to Berkeley. Have to get one’s feet wet. If the college environment doesn’t jive for the kid, s/he can transfer elsewhere. Good luck to your son and his appeals!

@Exultnt HOW were you able to include 4 letters of recommendation and a project? My DD sent in the appeal letter and included her theatre and vocal resume. She said she could only put in one (1) attachment, that others were not allowed. Arrrgh, we also have added letters of recommendation!

I attached 4 letters of rec and my senior project and put it into a document. Ps guys I made it into UCI via the appeal! So excited going into Business Administration!

Yay! Good for you @Exultnt. We’re you a waitlist appeal or a straight appeal? Thanks.

I at first was rejected but got in through appeal. Straight appeal.

@Exultnt That’s great! So there is hope for my S. Congrats again!

@Exultnt one more quest. Did you get an email or check the portal?

@TwoforT I got an email that told me to check my portal. Good luck man really hope you make it too!

My D appealing to get off waitlist. Really wish and hoping. She worked so hard and want to go UCI.
GPA 4.3
Unweighted 4.0
Thought UCI does not take recommendation letter. She only submit the latest grades and letter.

Congratulations Exultnt!

Thanks

Congrats @Exultnt ! Has anyone else heard back yet?

UCI sent a message to say waitlist is closed that they reached max capacity. However the appeal my D sent in is still pending under review.

I was accepted off appeal on Friday may 24th.

Congratulations!! Would you mind sharing your statistics and appeal reason? Did you upload any supporting documentation? Were you on the waitlist? Thanks in advance