Help in appealing to universities

[mochimchim]

I am a JC student with RP 69.75 with MTL, and I was rejected by NUS and NTU. I think I overestimated my results when I listed my course choices. Any advice on how to appeal to NTU or other universities, so that chances of getting accepted is high? What should I do? Or should I give up on appealing and search for other pathways? I am scared out of my wits, please help.

 

[eddief4]

Hard to give a proper answer.

First things first, what course did you apply for?

2nd, what's your subject cominbation?

3rd, do you have any achievements beyond the usual that's actually relevant to the course eg. A medic from the army applying to nursing can use that and it actually be relevant as opposed to say "I was a combat medic and I saved someone's life" while applying to business. It's a great thing saving someone's life but how is that relevant to business?

4th, 69.75 isn't really the best. You may have to consider retaking if you are able to or willing to.

 

[mochimchim]

1. I think I overestimated myself when I listed down my choices for NTU as I used leadership for Discretionary Admission. My first choice was Biological Sciences with Minor, then Biological Sciences, Bioengineering with Minor, then Civil Engineering and lastly Environmental Engineering, both with second majors. I can see now that my choices were wrong.

2. My subject combi: H2 Bio, Chem and Math, H1 Econs.

3. I held one of the top leadership positions in my school.

4. I see.. However, if I can get into a university, I am willing to try and do whatever it takes.

 

[eddief4]

1. I think I overestimated myself when I listed down my choices for NTU as I used leadership for Discretionary Admission. My first choice was Biological Sciences with Minor, then Biological Sciences, Bioengineering with Minor, then Civil Engineering and lastly Environmental Engineering, both with second majors. I can see now that my choices were wrong.

2. My subject combi: H2 Bio, Chem and Math, H1 Econs.

3. I held one of the top leadership positions in my school.

4. I see.. However, if I can get into a university, I am willing to try and do whatever it takes.

You're just a bit off the COP but perhaps if you had not put in the minor, you may have had a better chance?

Seems relevant. How are your grades like for your subjects?

Not really relevant to the courses in all honesty. Being a leader is good and all but how does it benefit you in the course? I fail to see the link hence probably why your DA wasn't considered. You have to be someone on par with Joseph schooling to enter on unrelated grounds.

For now, focus on the appeal. Decide carefully which choice to appeal to since for NTU, you only have one course and 250 words to make your case. NUS has more but it's all about making your case.

Mentally prepare to redo A levels if you're willing to make it into a university while awaiting your appeals.

 

[mochimchim]

You're just a bit off the COP but perhaps if you had not put in the minor, you may have had a better chance?

Seems relevant. How are your grades like for your subjects?

Not really relevant to the courses in all honesty. Being a leader is good and all but how does it benefit you in the course? I fail to see the link hence probably why your DA wasn't considered. You have to be someone on par with Joseph schooling to enter on unrelated grounds.

For now, focus on the appeal. Decide carefully which choice to appeal to since for NTU, you only have one course and 250 words to make your case. NUS has more but it's all about making your case.

Mentally prepare to redo A levels if you're willing to make it into a university while awaiting your appeals.

My grades are CCC/D.

I understand, I had trouble when writing my personal statements, trying to link leadership to my selected courses.

Do you have any advice on how to write a good appeal? If I may ask?

I shall try to come to terms with my current situation and face reality.

On the side note, I really appreciate your help and for replying. Thank you so much!

 

[eddief4]

My grades are CCC/D.

I understand, I had trouble when writing my personal statements, trying to link leadership to my selected courses.

Do you have any advice on how to write a good appeal? If I may ask?

I shall try to come to terms with my current situation and face reality.

On the side note, I really appreciate your help and for replying. Thank you so much!

I suggest asking advice in the NTU/NUS/SMU intake forum. Many in your shoes currently planning to appeal as well after being rejected along with some seniors who have experience.

 

[skylarpoh1995]

1. I think I overestimated myself when I listed down my choices for NTU as I used leadership for Discretionary Admission. My first choice was Biological Sciences with Minor, then Biological Sciences, Bioengineering with Minor, then Civil Engineering and lastly Environmental Engineering, both with second majors. I can see now that my choices were wrong.

2. My subject combi: H2 Bio, Chem and Math, H1 Econs.

3. I held one of the top leadership positions in my school.

4. I see.. However, if I can get into a university, I am willing to try and do whatever it takes.

Hey there! Just a tip for you when crafting your personal statement for the appeal.... Always remember to link back on how getting to the course can bring you 1 step closer to your dreams and aspirations. Maybe you might want to talk about what interest you in that particular field that you will be studying. It would be a bonus if you can link a life event that inspired you to take up the course you are choosing. Hope this helps to some extent....

 

[Orthodoxy]

Frankly, to condense the grounds on which you are appealing into a short 250 word "essay" is unreasonable on the part of the university. My personal grievance against the word limit aside, I encourage you, with the fullest conviction, to firstly pen a full-lengthed essay on the merits of your achievements, point by point refutation of any misgivings which may be formed in the mind of an admissions officer pertaining to your suitability for university academics, and the career aspirations which have advised your selection of that particular course you are appealing into.

Secondly, summarise these points into a 250 word "essay" as per the appeal requirements. A piece of 250 words can only be said to be a summary and an un-wholesome representation of the candidate. If an admissions officer was to be truly invested in the task of scouting the most exemplary candidates, they would not merely settle for such an insubstantial document. This leads to my third and final point: submit the full-lengthed essay you have before written via the appending of it on an email directed to the admissions office, taking great care to iron out any kinks in grammar, sentence structure, syntax, and any other element of your essay you have deemed necessary to include. I speak from experience that the word limit is of no significance in the decisions of the admissions officers; whatever has been printed out by the admissions office for their perusal WILL be read by them. I flatter myself by saying that my appeal essay, which far exceeded the word limit, not only granted me entry into my desired course, but also a full scholarship. Granted, the interview played a crucial part but my instincts attribute the success of my appeal to my essay.

In fine, disregard the word limit. It is but a weak mechanism for the weeding out of the unmotivated and therefore unsuitable candidates. Let not such a triviality be the impediment to your future, your success, and your career choice. Do everything in your power to secure the course you most desire.

Sent from my bowels to your mouth using GAGT

 

[al1811]

Help!

Hi!

I am a Ngee Ann Mass Communication graduate, got rejected from NUS and NTU. My SMU application is still processing.

I graduated with 3.64 GPA, but when I applied I applied with my 5th semester results only? Could that cause me to get rejected by NTU and NUS? If so, how do I submit or state my graduating GPA because there doesn't seem to be an option for that.

I wish to get into NTU Wee Kim Wee or NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences... What are my chances of getting in with a 3.64 GPA? As my course is very much related to what I am applying for, I should have a higher chance right? Pls help !

 

[mochimchim]

Frankly, to condense the grounds on which you are appealing into a short 250 word "essay" is unreasonable on the part of the university. My personal grievance against the word limit aside, I encourage you, with the fullest conviction, to firstly pen a full-lengthed essay on the merits of your achievements, point by point refutation of any misgivings which may be formed in the mind of an admissions officer pertaining to your suitability for university academics, and the career aspirations which have advised your selection of that particular course you are appealing into.

Secondly, summarise these points into a 250 word "essay" as per the appeal requirements. A piece of 250 words can only be said to be a summary and an un-wholesome representation of the candidate. If an admissions officer was to be truly invested in the task of scouting the most exemplary candidates, they would not merely settle for such an insubstantial document. This leads to my third and final point: submit the full-lengthed essay you have before written via the appending of it on an email directed to the admissions office, taking great care to iron out any kinks in grammar, sentence structure, syntax, and any other element of your essay you have deemed necessary to include. I speak from experience that the word limit is of no significance in the decisions of the admissions officers; whatever has been printed out by the admissions office for their perusal WILL be read by them. I flatter myself by saying that my appeal essay, which far exceeded the word limit, not only granted me entry into my desired course, but also a full scholarship. Granted, the interview played a crucial part but my instincts attribute the success of my appeal to my essay.

In fine, disregard the word limit. It is but a weak mechanism for the weeding out of the unmotivated and therefore unsuitable candidates. Let not such a triviality be the impediment to your future, your success, and your career choice. Do everything in your power to secure the course you most desire.

Sent from my bowels to your mouth using GAGT

This has been very much helpful, thank you for your advice.

 

[curiousgirl]

Did you apply under DA?

Hi!

I am a Ngee Ann Mass Communication graduate, got rejected from NUS and NTU. My SMU application is still processing.

I graduated with 3.64 GPA, but when I applied I applied with my 5th semester results only? Could that cause me to get rejected by NTU and NUS? If so, how do I submit or state my graduating GPA because there doesn't seem to be an option for that.

I wish to get into NTU Wee Kim Wee or NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences... What are my chances of getting in with a 3.64 GPA? As my course is very much related to what I am applying for, I should have a higher chance right? Pls help !

 

[MrSinkie95]

just write a good appeal showing your passion towards the course you would like to read.

 

[scholar88]

just write a good appeal showing your passion towards the course you would like to read.

What suggestions would you provide?

 

[superboiboi]

appeal ntu

tried appealing for ntu but failed, gpa not very low n not very high tho, need help

 

[Fearah]

tried appealing for ntu but failed, gpa not very low n not very high tho, need help

Results released so early?

 

[kingfisher1]

tried appealing for ntu but failed, gpa not very low n not very high tho, need help

What is your qualification and how are your grades like? Which programme did you appeal for? Is it a very popular programme?

 

[Sai Baba]

I am a JC student with RP 69.75 with MTL, and I was rejected by NUS and NTU. I think I overestimated my results when I listed my course choices. Any advice on how to appeal to NTU or other universities, so that chances of getting accepted is high? What should I do? Or should I give up on appealing and search for other pathways? I am scared out of my wits, please help.

Come out to work and gain some experiences.
There is not end of life if can't enter NUS or NTU.

 

[Coffeekosonggao]

Come out to work and gain some experiences.
There is not end of life if can't enter NUS or NTU.

Assuming during this waiting period, you took up some part-time jobs or had volunteered in organisations that have some relevance in the area of your study.

In your letter of appeal, use the above experiences to explain your passion in that field of study, the attributes you have to succeed in the field and where you see yourself in when your graduate. Hopefully, you can ask your ex colleagues/ superiors to write you a letter of recommendation.