Academic dismissal - in desperate help

Colleges and Universities A-Z Boston University
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<p>Hello all,
I would’ve been a senior at Boston University if I weren’t academically dismissed this semester. I have been suffering from an eating disorder since high school, and it’s been worsening since I moved away to study at college. I didn’t realize the severity of the problem until last semester, which was the third and last semester for me to fall behind the satisfactory academic progress according to university policy before I am academically dismissed. I did not appeal to the decision, because I actually want to be away from school for a bit. I need to stay away from the all-you-can-eat dorm dining. So I moved back home and am trying very hard to conquer my illness. In the meantime, I am also very lost about my next step.</p>

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<li><p>I have completed 58 credits so far with a cumulative GPA of 2.12. I do want to complete my education at home. I’m from New York City. Is it possible for me to transfer to any CUNY school? With my academic dismissal from BU?</p></li>
<li><p>I searched through the online bulletin for policies, but I could not find a thing about reinstating after academic dismissal. Could I reinstate after being academically dismissed? (from CAS)</p></li>
<li><p>What is the best thing to do right now? In fact, I am ,or was, a pre-med student. Both my parents are in the medical field. I had been a straight A student all my life. School and academics, especially the maths and sciences, came naturally to me. I even achieved the level as a Commended Student for my PSAT score. That was just before my eating disorder struck (in my junior year of high school). Even though my SAT score and cumulative GPA for high school by the end of my senior year weren’t as stunning as previously in my academic career, I was able to graduate and get accepted by Boston University. Then I left for college, and I started struggling. I started to fall behind by withdrawing too many classes since I realized I could not get do well in them. Sigh, my parents are vaguely aware of my mental problem, but it’s hard for them to not blame me, given the high expectations they have for me, and I DID demonstrate the potential when I was younger. I know I need to recover ASAP or else I am doomed to fail. But is there still ANY chance for me to get in a med school? No matter how many years from now?</p></li>
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<p>Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated… I think I am capable of so much more than what I have done so far. And it’s devastating for both me and my parents to see the situation crumble down like it has now…</p>

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<p>BU knows what their academic dismissal entails and how that would look when it is reported to other universities. i would recommend setting up an appointment for over the phone with a counselor or adviser to discuss your particular situation since it is very unique. BU can sometimes be hard to find the right contact since it is large so don’t give up.</p>

<p>i would also recommend speaking with the school to which you are considering transferring. they, too, will know the best way to handle your situation and give you a better idea of how to plan out your next move.</p>

<p>as for the med school, i can’t help you there since i am a business major but i can tell you that nothing is ever permanent. good luck! i can only imagine how hard you must be trying and how much you are going through.</p>