Question: I was denied for the fall term due to my low SAT scores. Am I allowed to reapply if I get better scores? The college has rolling admissions.
Officially you cannot reapply to a college that has already rejected you outright, even if it’s a rolling-admissions school. But … if your new test scores are significantly higher (e.g., if they've gone from the bottom of that college's typical admitted-student range to the top), and if your GPA is at or above the median, then it can't hurt to take another shot, as long as you steel yourself for a second rejection.
If your plan has the support of your guidance counselor, your best bet might be to have him or her contact the college on your behalf and cite the new and improved SAT scores. Your counselor should also explain how much you want to go there and why it's a great fit for you. If you’re willing to consider admission to a term other than fall (e.g., summer 2012, spring 2013), make sure your counselor mentions this as well.
If you don't think it's realistic to ask your counselor to go to bat for you, you can contact the college yourself. But, again, recognize that this is a long-shot. Admission folks don't have the time or energy to revisit applications they've already turned down, so you should expect a grim and perhaps even cranky response ... but, again, it can't hurt to give it one more try.
However, if your SAT’s, albeit improved, are still below the college’s median range or if your grades are no great shakes either, then it’s time to move on and to get excited about whatever colleges will welcome you.
(posted 2/13/2012)
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