<p>I was really hoping to transfer to UCSB this fall, but unfortunately was denied. I only recently learned about the option to appeal the decision and I'm looking for some/any advice. Not saying that this the only reason for my rejection, but I believe a big part of it was that I have not completed my core requirements yet. I have 60 credits, but they're not all transferable and I know the UC selection criteria specifically states that applicants must have 60 transferable credits in order to be eligible. I'm still going to appeal (nothing to lose, right?), because I think that some recent and unusual life circumstances should be taken into account. My major is not impacted, either, and I've heard that might give me a slightly better chance.</p>
<p>Anyway, sorry for writing so much -- does anybody have any advice on or experience with appealing an admissions decision? I know it might be a long shot, but I will try just about anything; I really had my heart set on this school. Thanks in advance for any help!!</p>
<p>Sorry to hear that. I know I am very last responding to your post but it may help others in the future who are browsing through the threads. I apologize in advance if I come off as inconsiderate or rude, but I am simply being blunt, frank, and straight-forward. I am in no way trying to offend you or anyone else for that matter. Well, here we go:</p>
<p>If you’re not going to have 60-Units worth of UC transferable work you will be denied, period. In the past, they might have been somewhat lenient but that’s not the case anymore. This applies to all UC’s. I had a friend who was very qualified and met all his pre-requisites for his major and completed the Honors Program at our college, but was lacking the 60-Units because he was not able to get into the classes he planned out and wanted during the Winter session, and ended up getting denied by every campus he applied to, including UCR. I think he had like 52 or 54 Units. He had a good GPA, too.</p>
<p>You might have had a better shot if you had like 55-59 Units and were going to make-up the remaining units during the Summer before transferring, but I’m assuming that was not the case for you. I understand everyone has problem, some more severe than others, but it comes down to meeting the requirements they clearly state. Furthermore, you said you were missing pre-requisites from your major which put you at a even bigger disadvantage. I’ve been noticing lately that students who are missing pre-requisites for their major often get rejected, despite being very qualified and having a high GPA. It does matter if you are applying to the “easiest” major, you will still get denied for these reasons. Why would the university admit someone who is not qualified and have them take lower-level courses to try to catch up with the rest? The universities are packed as it is. They already have like 500 students in a big lecture hall for a single subject and students are struggling to get the classes they need. If the university were to admit students who do not meet their requirements, they are adding to the problem and making it worse for everyone else.</p>
<p>I know it’s a harsh reality, but it’s the truth. Just stay an extra year at your CC, meet your pre-requisites and boost your GPA and I’m sure you’ll get in the following year. I hope everything works out. Remember, everything happens for a reason.</p>