Essay Appeal Letter For Student Dismissal

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Through this letter, I would like to formally clarify my application and respectfully request your reconsideration of me as a candidate to UC Irvine. I understand the applicant pool for the Fall of 2017 has been greater than prior years and turning away qualifying students is a must in this case. Therefore, I would like to extend my gratitude for taking the time to read my appeal.

I have come to believe that my rejection is tied to my SAT score, and the lack of depth in my application essays, which I’m sure heavily influenced the final decision. Let me explain the circumstances behind it. In the summer of 2016, months before my submitted test score, my younger brother, Gaell, was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis - an inflammatory bowel disease. I then became responsible for his care. My mother, who is raising three children alone, remained in her position as a staff accountant in order to provide for us, I no longer had the freedom and flexibility to participate in additional extracurricular activities as for months my daily agenda revolved around school and caretaking. As a result, I focused on academic but lacked enough preparation for the SAT. I do not mean to make excuses, I understand the exam is a …show more content…

This program, lead by Global Vision Christian School, calls for members like I to teach low-income elementary and middle school students English. This opportunity is a dream come true as it involves my passions into one: children, religion, and Korea. I hold your university with high regards for its nationally acclaimed programs, especially the Korean Language Program. Based on my research, UC Irvine is the only public UC school to offer students the opportunity of the Korean Literature and Culture major. Through the UCI program, I hope to learn the Korean culture and language to allow me to continue to pursue opportunities like GVCS and study abroad

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