Helpppp. Appeal of Dismissal Letter

Applying to College
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<p>This is my final draft for my appeal of dismissal letter. I need some opinions on whether to change it or make it better. Your feedback is important to me.*</p>

<p>To whom it may concern,*
I am writing this letter with regard to my academic suspension. I would like to be readmitted to <em>name of University</em> for the 2012 Fall semester. I am currently on academic suspension because I have failed to maintain an adequate GPA.*</p>

<p>I have been dealing with depression since the age of 12, and as I grew older, I never spoke of it much because of my family’s beliefs about mental health. I had attempted to bring my depression to their attention but they only seemed to believe it was a phase. I do not believe phases can last years and years. With time, my depression became much worse. I never did anything about it mostly because of my parents, therefore I held it in and tried other methods to relieve myself of it, which weren’t healthy methods and didn't help. Depression has taken a lot from me, my thoughts and consumed my mind and energy. Since I have dealt with depression for so long, coming to college I assumed it wouldn’t affect me as severely, because of the excitement of being on my own. I now understand that this is a medical condition. I do not bring this up for any sympathy, I bring this up because this has taken its toll on me academically. Now that I have reached the age of 18, I decided to take matters into my own hands, and seek medical help. I have been prescribed anti-depressants, and have been referred to a counselor. If you would like to confirm this information you can contact my dr. who handles my medication, name* <em>name of clinic that's in the same town as the university</em>.</p>

<p>I would like more than anything to be successful and reach my goal of someday becoming a nurse. I<em>would also like to be able to be given the opportunity to return to *name of University</em> for the coming semester because I know for a fact that I can prove that I am not a failure.
I thank you for your consideration of this letter.
Sincerely,
(Name)</p>