rejecting my rejection — Aishwarya Khanduja
i posted a tweet about how i rejected my rejection and got accepted. it went viral, and thousands of people reached out to me in my replies, quotes, and DMs, asking what exactly I wrote to convince them. many mistakenly believed this was for a job. it was actually for a research program. the sentiment still applies and can be effective for job applications as well. below, you will find my email, along with examples/templates for various projects, programs, fellowships, and jobs you might be in the final rounds for. here is the email from the tweet. i am not able to share details surrounding my Very Secret Project™ but they’re irrelevant in your case anyway: Dear <name>, tell them an overview of your true intention My name is <first name>, and I’d applied for <program/residency/whatever>. Although I was rejected, I am hoping to be reconsidered for <whatever your true goal is>. outline the things you’ve done that show your resilience and passion toward the project/program. it is importa