Denied+Applications

Applicants sometimes ask why they were denied or what they can do to be reconsidered, refer to this information provided by Dr. Applebee
As the ETAP website points out, admissions decisions involve the consideration of a variety of factors reflecting academic achievement, commitment to education and to students, and fit to the program. By policy, the Department does not discuss reasons for rejection of individual applicants. You can, however, use the criteria we use to reflect on the strengths and the weaknesses of the various parts of your application and interview.

From the site: Our programs are highly sought after, and we have a limited number of places in each of our programs. Unfortunately, we have to turn away many qualified applicants. Having an alternative plan for another program is always a good strategy.
 * UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS: **

An unsuccessful candidate does have the right to request reconsideration; unless new and compelling information is presented, these requests are not successful. Requests for reconsideration should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office (not the ETAP Office), and should include any new and convincing reasons beyond the original application. (Please be aware that requests for reconsideration which include submission of additional application materials may require the payment of a new application fee.)

[|Admissions criteria] are posted on the Department website and can be used to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your application. Please do not ask faculty members or our Department secretaries to discuss with you reasons why your application was denied. Departmental policy forbids this. Each application is given a thorough review by an Admissions Committee, and all aspects of the application (previous academic record, letters of reference, responses to your questions, personal statement, fit to our program, and examination results, e.g. TOEFL, GRE, Praxis, if required) are carefully considered.