You may be asking yourself if you can appeal a decision of denial from a college.  There may be a chance you can.  Some colleges have very strict policies stating if you were denied acceptance to their institution, the decision stands and there is no appeal process. Other colleges will allow for an appeal. My suggestion would be to contact the college directly to see if this is an option. Check their website or speak directly to the admissions office.

If you have a legitimate reason to appeal you may want to discuss this with you admissions representative.  Some of the circumstances that might warrant a review could include:

• Significant new information that was not presented at admission time such as new test scores, major awards, clerical errors, inaccurate information on your transcript, and reasons outside your control.

The following scenarios are often grounds for an appeal not to be offered:

• You want the admissions office to review your application again.
• A friend got in with a similar application as you.
• Your scores and grades fall into the range listed in their information (but grades and test scores are not the only thing college’s review).
• You received acceptances in what you feel are more competitive schools.
• The decision was unfair.

If you can write for an appeal, what should you do next?

• Write a letter addressing new information. Include a reason for the appeal, new semester grades, and additional teacher, counselor, coach or moderator recommendation.
• Correct any errors and update information from your original application including any personal circumstances the admissions office may need to know about.
• Act quickly and send all documentation in one envelope registered mail and meet the appeal deadlines which may be around April 15.
• Be realistic – the reason to appeal must be exceptional!
• Only spend your time on this process unless you feel your position is truly unique.