About College Admissions: U.S.: Rejected? Can You Appeal?

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. College Prep Choose a School The Application From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. It's that time of the year when colleges and universities are notifying students of admissions decisions. If you find yourself getting the dreaded small envelope, is a rejection really the end of the road? Today's newsletter looks at the few cases when an appeal might be warranted. Can You Appeal a College Rejection? In a few situations, an appeal might be worth trying. This article on appealing a rejection explains when you should and should not consider an appeal. Sample Appeal Letter This sample appeal letter shows how a student could approach an appeal. Also be sure to read the critique of the letter. Waitlisted? What now? A waitlist is sometimes more frustrating than a rejection, for you don't know where you stand or what plans you need to make for the future. To learn about this limbo, check out this article on waitlists. How to Get Off a Waitlist There are some definite do's and don'ts for getting off a waitlist. Read the tips to avoid making mistakes if you've been waitlisted. College Admissions Ads College Admissions College Application Personal Statements College of Medicine Medical College Featured Articles Top New York State Colleges and Universities Spotlight on Fairfield University Paying for College and Financial Aid Transferring to a Different College Common College Interview Questions How Are College Academics Different From High School?   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Campus Photo Tours UNC Chapel Hill Harvard University Wellesley College Advertisement