<p>Hello, this is NOT a thread about me asking if I will get rescinded. On the contrary, i just received a letter stating that my academic performance for spring semester was not on par with the grades i received when i first got accepted.They asked me to write a letter of explanation regarding my poor grades.</p>
<p>I am not here to ask for you to read my letter which is quite personal. I know that my letter of explanation is concrete and is not a BS letter. There is a reason my grades dropped.</p>
<p>However what I am here to ask is if this letter basically entails that i will get my acceptance rescinded or if it just a slap on the wrist or what. A reply e-mail came back stating the person addressing these letters will be back next monday on 8/16. That is an awefully long wait.</p>
<p>Does anyone else have any experience with these letters? My sister's friend from Stern said not to worry, that they want my money and to just get my ***** togeather.</p>
<p>I don’t think it is a letter to be rescinded, if it was they could have done it without an explanation. just have a kick ass letter ready with a very good excuse and include how this is not representive of you and leave it at that.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be so sure. I don’t know how anyone on this board can tell you what NYU’s intentions are. I would just take this seriously and be glad that you feel your response is a concrete explanation!</p>
<p>You shouldn’t listen to your sister’s friend at Stern and provide an appropriate explanation. She will still be at NYU if she is wrong. You will have your admissions rescinded.</p>
<p>I have just received the same letter. Pending an explanation of why my grades dropped, my acceptance can either be rescinded or reinstated. This post and one other are the only two that I have found and neither one was rescinded, so that is a bit reassuring.</p>
<p>My grades throughout high school were pretty consistent. As and Bs from freshman year to first semester Junior year. I deviated slightly with one C+ second semester junior year. Then, first semester senior year was a nightmare. I had 2 As, 2 Bs, 1 C, 1 D, 1 F. The F was an elective that I ended up dropping second semester. I was honestly blessed to be accepted to NYU and found it as a spark of inspiration and a sign from God to get my a** in gear. I finished off second semester with BETTER grades: 1 A, 2 Bs, 2 Cs - Absolutely no Ds or Fs.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t believe forums on here that say you’re in the clear if you don’t get Ds or Fs second semester. Every case is different. I honestly thought I was in the clear because I had gotten rid of those Ds, but here I am with this letter that is ready to ruin me.</p>
<p>The letter is honestly encouraging. It comes off as a slap on the wrist and an opportunity to reflect on your shortcomings and move on, however, I’m trying not to take it lightly as this is obviously very serious and they are trying to give me a second chance.</p>
<p>On the other hand, I don’t have any excuse to give them. My parents didn’t get divorced, and my grandmother didn’t die. I am wondering if this second chance is solely for those with legitimate excuses, or if it is in fact a slap on the wrist.</p>
<p>The best thing is to take this letter seriously and answer as honestly as possible. If the deterioration in grades senior year is due to senioritis or lack of motivation or whatever, just state so (in a diplomatic way) and own up to this being a growing phase for you. BUT stress that you have learned from it and you are determined to work on your studies at NYU. Ask strongly for the opportunity to show them you have gotten out of the senior year rut. Or something to that effect.</p>
<p>Your own words state it best:</p>
<p>“The letter is honestly encouraging. It comes off as a slap on the wrist and an opportunity to reflect on your shortcomings and move on, however, I’m trying not to take it lightly as this is obviously very serious and they are trying to give me a second chance.”</p>
<p>Just make sure you have conveyed to the Admissions people that you have heard them loud and clear.</p>
<p>Evolving, I thank you for your encouraging words. They were really helpful and I reiterate them.</p>
<p>Just for future students who find themselves in my position and look to this forum for help like I did - I WAS NOT RESCINDED. Guess what, kids? I’m going to NYU in the fall. After I spent tons of time writing and rewriting my letter I got an email reply the next business day that said:</p>
<p>“Thank you for your letter, and for your honest explanation of the circumstances that led to your downward grade trend. We are happy to hear about your renewed academic commitment and will retain your admission to NYU. We look forward to welcoming you as a member of the NYU community in just a few short weeks.”</p>
<p>So never fear, guys. Take the letter seriously and as a lesson learned, but also as a slap on the wrist. NYU is on your side. Everything will be okay. Good luck</p>
<p>Sweet. That is great news. So happy for you. You seemed like you were appropriately contrite and really owned up to your “erring ways.” And NYU gave you credit for this honesty.</p>
<p>So, please go forth from here with renewed dedication to your studies.</p>
<p>Attending NYU is a privilege because of its high cost and high selectivity in admissions. </p>
lol.</p>