This could be inappropriate/futile, but I've heard stories of people appealing rejections and wanted to hear some thoughts. I was recently rejected (pre-interview) from my dream school, which does not come as a surprise since the school is very competitive. I live very close to their campus, and was wondering if it would be appropriate to e-mail admissions something along the lines of "Thank you for thoroughly reviewing my application. I understand that you receive a high volume of applications and are not able to interview every qualified applicant. However, if ever you have a last minute interview cancellation and would be willing to reconsider my application, I would be grateful for the opportunity to fill in during any openings. I am currently residing 10 minutes from campus and could fill in on very short notice."
For some background, my MCAT/GPA are lower than their averages, but within a reasonable range (not as low as their bottom 10% for either on MSAR, around ~bottom 25%). I checked their website, and they do not give any information on appealing. If you think reaching out/appealing post-rejection is reasonable, then what do you think the best way to do so would be? Include why they should reconsider or keep simple with request to fill in if possible? I know adcoms spend countless hours reviewing applications, and I do not want to come off as disrespectful of their time and final decision. Do I accept the rejection and move on, or is it worth reaching out (or both)?
Thanks for the insight!
For some background, my MCAT/GPA are lower than their averages, but within a reasonable range (not as low as their bottom 10% for either on MSAR, around ~bottom 25%). I checked their website, and they do not give any information on appealing. If you think reaching out/appealing post-rejection is reasonable, then what do you think the best way to do so would be? Include why they should reconsider or keep simple with request to fill in if possible? I know adcoms spend countless hours reviewing applications, and I do not want to come off as disrespectful of their time and final decision. Do I accept the rejection and move on, or is it worth reaching out (or both)?
Thanks for the insight!