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Appealing Your Admissions Decision

How to appeal an admissions decision:


The appeals process is different for every university. Be sure to follow the instructions provided
by the university. These instructions should tell you the appeal deadline, how to submit an
appeal (online, fax, or by mail), and what documents are required (such as an appeal cover
sheet, transcripts, and appeal letter/statement).
Look for this information in your admission letter or on the universitys admissions website.
What to include in an appeal letter or statement:
Schools are looking for new and compelling information
- new volunteer work, employment or other related experience
- improved GPA in recent semester
- new awards, honors, or scholarships
- changes in health or living situation that could impact academics
- clarification of missing information or mistakes in your application
Indicate if there is a trend of improvement
Indicate GPA in the last 20-30 units and/or major if outstanding
Some universities do not allow you to submit additional materials with your request. If other
documents are allowed, you may want to send items such as:
A short note from each instructor indicating performance this semester so far
2-3 letters of recommendation from instructors (Some institutions will not consider any letters
of recommendation.)
Any other documentation that supports your new and compelling information (such as doctors
records to prove illness, etc.)
Things to note:
The chance of an admissions decision being overturned is rare, but does happen.
You must have met minimum eligibility requirements and cannot appeal if you have not done
so. Before submitting your appeal, review your submitted application to check for any possible
mistakes. Make sure that the information you submitted indicates that you will satisfy
admission requirements.
Contact the university to ask them why you were not admitted. Some universities are unable to
provide the specific reason but you can try asking for more information to ensure that you
address the right issues in your appeal.
Make sure that you have new and compelling information to share. Do not just reiterate what
you already said in your application materials.
Most universities have appeal deadlines; be sure to submit your appeal on time.
All items submitted will not be returned (send copies rather than originals).
Have additional questions? Contact the Career & Transfer Center
(909) 274-6388
ctc@mtsac.edu
Student Services Center (2nd floor)

Sample Appeal Letter


April 10, 2013
Transfer Appeals Committee
University Name
Address
City, State Zip
Dear Appeals Committee,
Introduction I learned on date that I was denied transfer admission to university name for Fall 2013.
I respectfully request the Transfer Appeals Committee to reevaluate my application based on the new
information provided in this letter.
Paragraphs 1-3 New information and the circumstances surrounding the situation; be sure to
describe: 1) how the exceptional achievements/extracurriculars qualify you for admissions to the
university; or 2) how the hardship prevented you from performing well academically.
Conclusion Reinforcing why you will be a great addition at university, what you will bring with you to
contribute to the campus, and why you will succeed in college (based on your experience from the
new information you just described).
Sincerely,

Student Name
Application # or Student ID # (for the university)
Address
Email
Phone #

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