Thank you very much for taking your time to review my case. I am writing to appeal for readmission into the University of ************. I want to prove to *** that I can rise up to the challenge, even though I’ve had issues up until now. I don’t like giving up that easily, so I am asking you not to give up on me. I’ve beat the odds before and I know I can do it this time too. I am a fighter and I won’t stop trying. I am determined and stubborn and now I am ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. I would like to urge you to reinstate me for next semester.
This letter will detail what led to my academic failures, the actions I’ve taken, and my plans for the future.
I contemplated my college experience and realized no one is responsible for my poor grades other than myself. The truth is I have no problem mastering course material and attaining good grades if I devote the time and effort into studying.I understand what went wrong this semester. I procrastinated and did not seek out the help I needed in time. I have also struggled this year with all the adjustments. The way everything is taught, the curriculum and the amount of work is very different from where I came from. I also spent too much time in the social end of things rather than the academic. But, I have realized that in order to succeed, I need to focus only on school.
To this day, I have talked to advisors, I have done research and have been getting help organizing my time, thoughts and notes. I have also set goal to achieve a GPA of 2.00 and above next semester. I have made improvements since last semester but I am working my way to the top.
I am planning on laying off of all extracurricular activities in order to focus only on my schoolwork. I will also schedule weekly meetings with all my professors or TA’s for next semester and if possible, monthly meetings with the Dean of the college I am in. I will take advantage of the Writing Center for help in English 401, which I am registered for Fall 2018. I will also dedicate study sessions at ******* Library before and after class to preview and review the class material. I found that a nice and quiet learning environment is crucial to focusing.
Please allow me one last chance to excel as a member of the Liberal Arts family.
Thank you again for taking your precious time to review my case. I truly appreciate it.
Not trying to sound mean but you posted this the evening of the day before it was due but in your letter you talk about doing the research to help you get organized and manage your time. I think you need to do more research.
Sounds like you did too much partying and too little studying. Now you are saying you are going to do a complete 180 and cut out all social activities. That’s just not realistic, people just don’t flip that switch like that. School, like life is about finding balance.
You say you are going to devote all your time to school but your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA. I would expect someone putting in that much time and effort to shoot for better than a “C” average. Or are you saying to raise your overall GPA to a 2.0? It reads like you are going to dedicate 100% of your time to school in an attempt to get a 2.0 in each class.
I always try to communicate using the rule of threes. What are the three main things that caused the issue and what are the three things that you are going to do to address them. Be direct, be factual and be honest with yourself. Most people can see through the BS and what you have written I don’t think would fly with many readers.
Thank you very much for taking your time to review my case. I am writing to appeal for readmission into the University of ************.
.I do understand what went wrong this semester. I procrastinated and did not seek out the help I needed in time. I have also struggled this year with all the adjustments. The way everything is taught, the curriculum and the amount of work is very different from where I came from… I also needed help with time management, since the social end of college was a problem for me. I have realized that in order to succeed, I need to focus only on school.
I have talked to advisors, done research and have been getting help organizing my time, thoughts and notes. I have also set goal to achieve a satisfactory, and hopefully better than satisfactory, GPA next semester. I have made improvements since last semester and hope to continue in a more positive direction.
I am planning on laying off of all extracurricular activities in order to focus only on my schoolwork. I will also schedule weekly meetings with all my professors or TA’s for next semester and if possible, monthly meetings with the Dean of the college I am in. I will take advantage of the Writing Center for help in English 401, which I am registered for Fall 2018. I will also dedicate study sessions at ******* Library before and after class to preview and review the class material. I found that a nice and quiet learning environment is crucial to focusing.
If a probationary period is not possible, I would also ask if there are steps that the university could outline for me in order to gain readmission at a later time. I would try to meet any requirements give to me, whether full-time work or courses completed with good grades through continuing education or another school.
I completely understand the university’s actions and will work with you in any way that makes graduation from ***** ultimately possible.
.Thank you again for your consideration of my case. I truly appreciate it.
Please read my version carefully, since I have added the option of readmission at a later time after meeting requirements. If your appeal for readmission now is not successful, make sure to talk to them about what you might do to earn your way back.
You are a good writer, with organized thoughts and quite articulate, so the fact that you didn’t do well would seem to indicate you really didn’t try hard.
This is not the end of possibilities, at all. I hope you can see it as an opportunity for change, regardless of the school;s decision. And many schools will readmit if you can prove you have become more serious and focused.
A side note that may not be relevant: if you think you have any learning challenges, like ADHD for instance, or if emotional problems played a role, make sure to take care of them. Good luck!
I like this version better but instead of saying laying off extracurricular activities I would say you plan to limit them as 100% cutting them out is not realistic.
Is this a case of “shoot low, you just MIGHT make it”?
A 2.0 GPA at colleges that I am familiar with is also called “academic dismissal time”. A little higher goal would be “nice”.
I also did a quick search and found your other post about a potential academic dismissal in January. You promised then to turn things around but this thread shows you didn’t. College isn’t for you at this time; maybe sometime in the future when you are a little more motivated to actually out the effort in.
@dcolosi I had been working on it for a while. I just decided to post it last minute just to see what other people had to say about it. For any last minute changes. I’ve also never ever been to a party @compmom Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. And you’re absolutely right. @katliamom@HPuck35 I started with a GPA of 0.97 and managed to get to a 1.77. I obviously tried and studied a lot. But my cumulative wasn’t enough. If I had gotten a 1.77 cumulative, I would’ve been excluded. Which is nothing.
When you had this problem in January you said you were having trouble with the language because you’re an international student. Now you’re saying you have no problem mastering course material. I think you need to figure out what went wrong and try to fix it before your parents spend any more money.
As I said, you seem intelligent and articulate, and capable of doing well. So it is a bit of a mystery honestly. If I feel that way, I am afraid the college administration will too. That’s why I put in the part about readmission later.
I could tell you a few stories about older adults who were once in your position, who went on to thrive. Take your time, figure things out, work for a bit, find a path, and then return to school (or not, not every bright person has to finish college). I honestly think some time out might benefit you- but you can be the judge, even if they do readmit you.
Good luck.
ps My own view is that it is fine to promise to cut out EC’s entirely. One of my kids avoided all EC’s the first year of college and it is a reasonable action to promise in order to focus, particularly since many EC’s involve socializing. But I respect others’ views on this too.
EC’s are necessarily bad. One needs to manage one’s time. I actually did better when I was involved in activities outside my academic workload. Those activities forced me to manage my time better.
My point is that the OP stated that they procrastinated and they believe that it was at least partially the reason for the poor grades. Just quitting all their ECs won’t, by itself, solve their procrastination problem. It will, however, diminish their college experience. Managing one’s time can very easily allow time for ECs. Having an EC that one can enjoy will help with the motivation to manage one’s time.
I get promising to cut out all EC’s, I just don’t think that is practical. Also, some strategic EC’s could help the OP by perhaps finding someone to help holding them accountable to the commitments they are making. Plus, EC’s can help give you a mental break so you don’t burn out on all school work. EC’s don’t have to be long and involved and I think being able to learn how to manage between work an play is an essential life skill. I’m not saying go and try to join Greek Life, but perhaps there is a club within their major that would help to reinforce some of the school work they are learning while also allowing for some fun to provide a mental and stress break from all the studying they are promising to commit to in their plan.
Again, I think promising to end EC’s when returning, until things are back on track, is fine. Don’t overthink it. EC’s can be resumed in good time once standing is restored.
State specifically how you would use those in the future
How are you addressing what caused the issue?
Think about if you should continue at college, or take a break.
Think about if you should continue at a community college.
How is your college funded? Will that continue?
In general, keep in mind what the college wants…they want students who can succeed. They need to know that you understand what the issue was, know now the resources that you can use, how the problems is resolved so you will not have academic issues in the future.
