I dont know if this is right

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hey guys! if you haven’t checked my older thread, please do as it goes into detail in what happened to me.

but if you don’t have time, I’ll make a brief timeline

-dismissed from my university (I’ve transferred to) due to abusive relationship/ health problems

  • had a plan of getting reinstated
  • the Dean said I need to prove myself to be a successful student

for that being said, I did take two classes over the summer as well as having an almost full-time job (6 hours a day)

as a result, I received an 85% in one class and 79.66 on the other one.

prior agreement with an assistant dean was to get a B or better in both classes. after notifying my dean, he said no to my reinstatement, and he sounded very confirmed with his answer.

I was really devastated about missing my chance of getting back to school by 0.34%, emailed the dean again if he would give me a chance, considering I did have some obstacle ( work) and would’ve performed better if I haven’t worked.

I am still waiting for his reply, but honestly, don’t think he will because I’ve seen him go online after I’ve sent that e-mail. So I’ve sent him another email, apologizing for the inconvenience that I’ve caused as well as my future plan.

I said that I will return to my community college, maybe for a semester, and try to get at least a B in all of my classes and that I am very confident that I will succeed in getting that B because I will eliminate all possible obstacles.

over the summer, I have determined that med school was not the path for me, period. instead, I’ve developed a new dream of becoming an educator, as I really enjoy teaching ( although my grades might not reflect on that, I have a history of tutoring math, SAT, and English before the relationship). I know that the school I am dismissed from will give me the education that I want to receive to become a great educator, as I have encountered several of them throughout the semesters there.

My number one goal would be to return to my school, but if I have no chance, I would have to go to another school. I am still confused tho, on what to do. do you think this is the right idea? are there anything else that I should keep in mind?

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Go meet with the career counselor at your CC, and talk about your long range goals. Find out good pathways to get there. Work with your academic advisor at the CC and with the transfer advisor there to develop an academic plan that will make it possible to transfer to a 4-year institution that is a good choice for your career goal.

It looks like you won’t ve going back to your original college. But so what? There are other good options for you out there - quite possibly even better ones for your new career goal.

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@happymomof1 hey thanks for the reply! at this point, I am really wishing that I get a reply from him just to solidify my direction. he said that my academic dismissal will continue through fall 2018. he also said he strongly encourages me to consider other schools ( not to be annoying but he didn’t mention anything on I need to look into other ones… maybe he just had it in nice words). I am just really, I mean REALLY devastated that I missed my chance by not only 1%, but 0.34%. I really hope he replies to me…

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It seems he has given you his answer. Academic dismissal is generally permanent; unfortunately it’s not a leave of absence (if it was, the college would likely restrict you from enrolling in credit classes elsewhere). I’m sorry this happened because you were indeed very close and had been taking steps in the right direction. Follow happymomof1’s advice. Talk to your CC guidance counselor and figure out a plan to move on. With newfound maturity and focus, plus an easier major, I think you truly can still have a satisfying and successful college experience going forward.

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@Groundwork2022 thanks for the reply! I think I am still going to shoot for that appeal after some time in CC, but I don’t have high hopes of reinstatement. I am not sure tho if I could get into a good standing school like I was in previously. Also being already a transfer, I don’t know if any school will accept me after matriculating a lot of credits. (sorry for complaining a lot!!)

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They have you a shot at reinstatement. You missed the mark, Time to move on. You need to find s new target 4 year school.

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Six hours of work a day should not impede your academics. But if the work hours were a problem, as you state, would it have been possible to leave the job? I think this summer would have been a time to really make academic success your focus, if you could afford to do so. Barely meeting the requirement may not have been the best goal anyway.

I can’t find your other thread. But it sounds like the dean gave you a second chance.

You can go to CC but also explore the work world and options for on the job training, certificates and so on.

You have many years to deal with college and there are programs for adult learners that help people finish degrees. But maybe it could be a relief for you to take a break for awhile and work.

I hope your health is better.