Waitlist/Appeal

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Washington
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<p>I got waitlisted at the UW about 2-3 weeks ago and I was super bummed. However I did apply for the waitlist and now I am doing the appeal since it does not hurt to try. Here is some of my info/stats:</p>

<p>Info: Male, Middle-Eastern, WA resident</p>

<p>Income: 200k+</p>

<p>Gpa: 3.45 (unweighted since my schools does not weight classes. Although I took college level Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, and UW English)</p>

<p>Best SAT sitting without super score: 1720 (Reading=520 Math=600 Writing=600)</p>

<p>Sports: 3 years of varsity soccer, captained the 3rd year. Play select soccer as well and captain that team too.</p>

<p>Volunteer: Leader of the Mill Creek Youth Advisory Board. We do community service such as pick up around the town, clean up parks, collect and donate food, clothes, etc. Also set up parades, and holiday themed events for the city of Mill Creek.</p>

<p>Awards: Member of the NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) since sophomore year.</p>

<p>Essay: Talked about how travelling to the Middle-East showed me how I should be grateful for the opprotunities I have here in the states.</p>

<p>In my appeal letter I mention how I am a hard worker, dont take easy classes such as art/pe repetitively, and how I am basically a well-rounded person and try my hardest. I dont mention anything about hardships or family matters to make my lowish gpa/sat seem forgivable since I am certain they have heard a million different stories. As of right now I am having a teacher (Sophomore and Junior year English teacher) write me a letter of recomendation since they allow that for appeals. My Gpa remained practically the same this year's grades as well.</p>

<p>So my question is: What do you people here think the chances of me getting into the UW are? Will my appeal be rejected but enhance my waitlist chances? Or should I just give up and accept that I am not going to be accepted at all?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>getting in off of the waitlist i think you have a fair shot.</p>

<p>But based on the appeal, low. I didn’t see anything particularly compelling that would make them straight up change their mind from what it originally was.</p>

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<p>Thanks @travelgirl. That’s what I figured, but I thought that maybe the letter of recommendation from my teacher might sway them the right way. They would also see that I’m persistent and am determined, which could also help a little. I thought I might as well, not like it hurts me or anything.</p>

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<p>Everyone that files an appeal is persistent and determined. That said only a small minority make it in off of the appeal. </p>

<p>I totally agree though, it doesn’t hurt to try. I think anyone wait listed or rejected that seriously wants to go to UW, file an appeal</p>

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<p>Hmmm, we both have very similar stats…</p>

<p>Good luck to the both of us!</p>

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<p>I dont think you should give up hope. You might have a better chance than I will seeing as I’m out of state but then again my stats are a little better</p>

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<p>Sadly I got the rejection for my appeal today. Their letter says that I am still on the waitlist and I’ll hear back before August 1st… Right now I pretty much hate life. The way I see it is that this is basically 2/3 strikes.</p>