I think there are two elements to a successful appeal. The first element is just showing up. I think it is a lot harder for the PA committee to look someone in the eye and tell them no than it is to e-mail a rejection. The second thing is to keep answering questions.
Your protest was read and that set things up. After that, the committee had
questions. As long as you can keep answering questions, you are going to be all right.
– Paul