<p>I wasn't sure where to post this. My daughter has received a disqualification letter for her GPA. Below is her appeal letter. any input would be helpful. Thank You.</p>
<p>Dear Cal Poly University Committee Members,</p>
<p>I was heartbroken to learn of my Academic Disqualification. I am writing this letter in the hope that the University will reconsider my disqualification and allow me to continue my education at Cal Poly in the fall of 2014.
I understand the college has minimum guidelines set for all students and my GPA fell below the necessary requirements leading to my dismissal. I take full responsibility for my grades and actions. As evidenced by my transcript it is safe to say I have struggled through most of my academic career. In the Winter quarter of 2013 I could no longer deny my situation. I made an appointment with Psychiatrist Dr. Edgardo Menvielle at student health and services on campus. Dr. Menvielle concluded that I had ADHD. I was advised to make an appointment with my primary doctor as Dr. Menvielle was unable to prescribe the necessary medications. I was seen by my family Doctor and referred to Dr. Syam P. Kunam who confirmed the diagnosis of inattentive ADHD. He prescribed a daily dosage of 18 mg methylphenidate, a generic version of Ritalin.The dose has since been increased to 36 mg daily. I continue to receive ongoing medical care for my disorder.
I delayed submitting my appeal and letter until I could say with confidence that I can see a change in my attention span and my focus. My grades are improving and at the time of this letter are as follows:
Ant 49-01: &<em>^5 Phl 220-02: &</em>^5 Psy 335-01: &<em>^5 Soc 306-01: &</em>^5
In anticipation of the opportunity and privilege of returning in the fall. I have already began to take the following steps to further insure my academic success. On May 12, 2014, I applied to have my letter grade of “ F” in Statistics 120 expunged from my record. If expunged before Spring grades post my GPA should be @#$%. I have met with Ms.LaKisha Torrence at the Student Disability Resource Center regarding joining the center. I have submitted the required paperwork and I am looking forward to having the assistance and guidance of the center to help me complete my schooling and achieve my potential. I have made and am following a detailed weekly study schedule that includes library time and a study group on campus. I am doing Yoga and meditation as recommended by Dr. Kunam. I think the most import step I am utilizing to insure my success is taking action when I realize I need help.
When I was accepted by Cal Poly and the Sociology program it was one of my greatest accomplishments in my life. Now that I am able to focus on my studies, I feel it would not be in my best interest to have a break in my schooling. With your assistance, I can make this happen. I hope you grant me a chance to prove that.Thank you for taking the time to consider my request</p>
<p>At the risk of sounding glib, I don’t think you are.
The consequence of poor grades seems to be suspension in this case and rather than suffer the consequences, you’re making excuses.</p>
<p>Go to Community College, prove you can do the work and then see what you can do.</p>
<p>soze, Are You kidding me!? You don’t sound “glib” you sound uneducated and ignorant! It is NOT my daughters fault that I never had her tested in junior high or high school-at the urging of several teachers (I didn’t want my baby “labeled”) It is NOT my daughters fault that she had to endured 6 years of A.P. classes from junior high-high school. It is NOT my daughters fault that she had to “teach” herself how to study and pass those AP classes with lower grades than her classmates;while she most likely did twice the work/study time as her class mates for a fraction of the grade. She did ALL of that AND was accepted into the 9th raked college in the Western U.S. by US News. It IS NOT my daughters fault that she has endured college in to her senior year feeling 'broken and unworthy". I am very proud of my daughter for seeking help as an adult when she needed it and for “fighting” for the right to continue her education. If I had said my daughter had F.A.S., down’s or autism would you have ever posted your reply? Here’s a link so you can educate yourself before your next reply. <a href=“Support and Resources for Educators – Learning Disabilities Association of America”>http://ldaamerica.org/educators/</a></p>
<p>Actually, I agree with soze. The letter says your daughter takes full responsibility then go on to give the reasons why she couldn’t make the grade. Furthermore, you said your daughter waited until her senior year knowing she had issues but waited until the proverbial dirt hit the fan to do something about it. With one thing I do agree, it is not your daughter’s fault she had to “'teach herself”, that is on you because you failed to have her tested. And I say this as a parent who had his children tested.</p>
<p>Just saying, I have ADHD and it really shouldn’t have gotten to this point. BUT I do commend her for realizing she needed help and seeking guidance.</p>
<p>goe1113, you are a better parent. Are you happy now? Take your kid off meds and see how he does the next 3 years in college. Would they even still be in college?</p>
<p>@amlivley I went to high school at one of the top 10 schools in the nation and did most of high school without meds. There is no reason to insult people for having a difference in opinion ( @geo1113 stated their opinion politely and even agreed with you), although I do agree soze could have worded their post more tactfully.</p>
<p>They are off meds and have been for some time. By finding out their issues we were better able to move them in the right direction. And the answer to the question you asked with bitterness is they are in college and doing well. </p>
<p>Your answer to soze showed that you were only interested in hearing what you wanted to hear. Someone told you what they thought and all you could do is blast them. That is no way to ask for help. So I kicked you in the rear end.</p>