College Admission Essay

Dear Committee,

After hours of rumination and retrospection, I wholly understand the reasons for my rejection to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I fear that I did not show myself as the wholesome and capable applicant I am; the type of student that Madison looks for in its prospective students. Though my odds are slim, I am writing this letter because I cannot let the school I hold with such reverence dismiss me without exhausting the admissions process one last time. It is with the utmost admiration and sincerity that I write this letter asking you to reconsider my admissions decision.

Having grown up with family at the University, I got an early taste of the only college that could fulfill and complement my extensive future plans.

Much to my relief, I live in close proximity to a top public school that cultivates the idea of different people, thus resulting in a cultured and open-minded campus. As quoted on the UW website it says, “[we] are looking for students who demonstrate strong academic ability, as well as leadership, community service, creativity, talent, and enthusiasm.” I want to quickly address each of these in regards to myself: I take great pride in my academic ability. Though my “numbers” may appear to be subpar in comparison to other applicants, I deeply value learning a topic that I care about. To both my and other students dismay, this is not easily achievable in high school. At University I cannot wait to immerse myself in compelling classes with eager professors. My leadership has grown through my vast array of activities. Those I am proudest of include DECA president, Key Club Lieutenant Governor on the Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan state board, and stage management at the international high school level. My community service has only blossomed from my clubs; as I try and spend my time as productively as possible, I engage in both large events for organizations such as the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life as well as smaller community-oriented affairs. Concerning my creativity and talent, the things I am the greatest at seem to be things that require the most innovative mind.