Application denied! Can you appeal?

Gordon Chalmers, college counselor at San Francisco School of the Arts, explains how to appeal a denial from a college/university. Great big caveat — this is a long shot! Success is unlikely, but it has been known to happen.

• Send a letter, not an email, to the Dean of Admissions
• Tell this person that their school is your first choice, and you would go there if accepted.
• Include with the letter a recent report card, and test scores (ACT/SAT) not previously listed on your application.
• Mention any honors/awards you might have received since you completed the application or any activities (i.e. lead in a play, mock trial, etc.)you did not mention before
• You might want to include a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

You should do this as soon as possible