USF Appeal Essay Revised(1)

Office of Admissions Appeal
Faculty Committee on Student Admission
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL33620-6900
Dear Sir/ Madam
This is Anthony Brown, am writing this letter in a bid to express my disappointment in failing to acquire an admission slot in the last freshman admission exercise. Upon receiving the rejection letter, I could not hide my disappointment since I feel like my current academic qualifications are influenced by my disability. I will also highlight some of my qualities in the wide receiver and cornerback positions with a hope that you will reconsider my abilities and grant me admission to join the USF Bulls; which has been my greatest dream since I was six.
I scored a SAT of 980; which I understand is slightly lower than the required grade mark for admission in your institution. Also, I have had quite a poor history of class grades in my high school prior to the finals in November. However, this is as a result of my attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder that is evidenced in the psychologist’s report, which is attached. Am currently attending College Preparatory High School which am finding quite hard to successfully pursue my academics. I was assessed through the Wechsler Individual assessment test III. The test analyzed my listening, oral reading, essay composition, spelling, math problem-solving and fluency skills. Due to my ADHD disability the psychologist indicated in the report that I have a ‘below average’ total achievement in the composite score summary.

Also, as the psychologist indicates in the assessment report, I cannot effectively sustain attention, concentrate, and exert mental control. Moreover, as the assessment report indicates, my current scores in academic tests reflect an equal match of my general level of intellectual functioning (Larson, 25). The psychologist further recommends that I am provided with time and a half to complete examinations, class assignments, and homework. Of which, if I was provided more time during the tests I could have aced better grades to meet your institution’s admission requirements. Also, since USFM provides for reasonable substitution for any course or high school unit requirement for persons with disability, I hope you consider my case since I have failed in some tests in high school.
Moreover, last fall when I visited your training facilities and pitch I was very impressed, and I feel that USF will provide the most affluent environment for me to thrive academically and also improve my skill as a player. I personally admire the education system in your institution having produced only the best graduates in the job market. I certainly believe that getting education in the USF will provide me with a chance to improve my football skills hence enable me to better my ADHD condition since my psychologist advised that I further my education in an environment that improves both my mental and physical health. In addition, USF Bulls defensive coach, Adam Blues, knows my strong ability in playing the role of a corner back and wide receiver positions; hence, if you grant me an admission, I believe that I will add more quality to the team.
I understand that my low grade and SAT graced your decision to reject my admission application. However, I am compliant and respect your decision to reject my application, but I hope you will re-open my documents to look into the new information I have highlighted. I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks in advance!
Personal Details:
High School: American Heritage School Plantation
Graduation: 2018
Cumulative GPA: 2.93
SAT: 980

Sincerely,
(954)397-6521
Work Cited
Larson, Kandyce, et al. “Patterns of comorbidity, functioning, and service use for US children with ADHD, 2007.” Pediatrics (2011): peds-2010.