<p>Dear Committee, </p>
<p>I am writing this letter to appeal my academic dismissal from ***. I was not surprised, but disappointed to receive an email stating that I am now dismissed; however I urge you for a second chance to redeem myself. </p>
<p>This past year, I have had a very difficult time keeping my grades up for various reasons. I know that there shouldn't be any reasons for why my grades were low, but I would like to explain the circumstances that had led to this. I never thought that registering for 15 credit hours would require a lot of me, but I wanted to earn the hours so I can complete my liberal arts credit in time. I thought I could handle the work, but due to being an officer of APAA and falling into the social life, I wasn't able to handle the 15 credits. Needless to say, being an officer of APAA had cut into my study time because as an officer, I had responsibilities. As an officer, it was important to socialize with group members and get to know them; this was a way of meeting new people and making friends. Falling into the social life, I had a hard time balancing my study time and hanging out with friends. By the time I know, I was doing poorly in my academics and was placed on academic probation. Christmas break had given me the time to think about what I did wrong and what could I have done to improve on my grades for spring semester. I should have asked for help when I needed it, I should have reached out to my professors and advisors but I was too afraid of what they will think of me and my bad grades, and I could have said no to hanging out with friends and spent more time on studying. I wanted to change my bad habits and be more organize.</p>
<p>I returned to school in the spring semester with my head set straight on school. I was doing better in my classes by spending less time hanging out with friends. I was getting better grades on my assignments and exams, except that my father became very ill in March. When I heard that he was rushed to the emergency and had kidney failure, I was devastated. My mother had to quit her job to take care of my father because my father was under a lot of stress and had thoughts of suicide. Once again my grades started to go downhill. I was very distracted with the home situation and was unable to focus on my schoolwork.After finals week, I returned home as soon as possible to help my family out. My father now goes to the doctor three times a week to get his kidney dialysis done, while my mom drives and cares for him. I was the first in my family to go to college and because of that, my priority then was my family. I feel that I should have taken lighter course classes and not 15 credit hours again because I was having difficulties. I should have talked with my advisor about what classes I should take before registering for spring semester due to being on probation. I was taking general biology which was a 5 credit course and retaking my 4 credit psychology course, which I failed, from the fall semester. The classes that I was having trouble in, I have communicated with my professors on what I can still do to get my grade up. I have also scheduled a time to meet with my advisor to talk about my grades and what I can do to raise my GPA up. I was much stressed and thought that I could handle all of these burdens, I had tried, but I was wrong. </p>
<p>*** was the best choice of college I've made, I was very happy when I received the letter of acceptance. It would mean a lot to me to graduate with a degree from this college. If I am reinstated, I want to seek out as much help as I can get. I am willing to attend workshops that will help me with study habits and my classes. I will limit my credit hours and use an academic planner or calendar to keep me on track/organize. I want to repeat classes that I didn't do so well in. If family problems come up, I shouldn't keep it to myself but to reach out to other and speak up. Please understand that my low GPA does not mean that I am a bad student. I am truly a good student who went through many difficulties during her first year of college. I hope you will give me another chance. </p>
<p>Sincerely, </p>
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