What counts as "new and compelling information" for appeals, specifically for Berkeley?

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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The Berkeley appeals form says they strongly discourage appeals unless significant, new, and compelling information is provided. But I’m unsure as to what counts as new and compelling. I know that a mistake entering your grades etc. probably counts, but what about these:

  • EC's/ Awards you did that was not included in your original application.
  • Explanation of why you received bad grades 1 quarter due to circumstances outside of school.
  • Expanding on personal statements.
  • Anything else?

Maybe someone who had success with appeals could provide some input?

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Google “UC how to appeal”

There’s a lot on the subject, like this: http://www.mercurynews.com/2014/03/24/on-college-think-hard-and-rationally-before-appealing-a-uc-schools-denial-of-admission/