<p>I got expelled because of my grades from a prestigious university. I am an international student with a psychological condition, which affected my grades severely.I previously got suspended and came back, and now I am expelled for good. How best can I frame my letter of appeal to explain my extenuating circumstances.</p>
<p>Which university?</p>
<p>I don’t know if you are aware, but the topic of psychological conditions and school shootings have gained significant attention over the years. I don’t know what condition you have, but if it is one that can cause an outbreak, I don’t know how receptive a university will be in admitting a student who is “on the brink” so to speak in terms of mental stability. So try to avoid framing academic failures on a permanent psychological defect (if one exists in the first place). </p>
<p>But really, you should be honest with yourself and to the university officials. Maybe you should consider transferring. As good as prestigious universities are here in the US, many students excel in life despite not going to name brand unis.</p>
<p>But anyway, back to the topic, I don’t know enough of your situtaiton to help you out, but all that I can say is for you to tell them your situation. If it is temporary, tell them that you plan on going to rehabilitation, and try it again.</p>
<p>Thanks Mr.informed. But what possible reasons can I give that might explain my academic failures.</p>
<p>Did you ever seek help for your condition? Is this something that can be solved by medication or requires more?</p>
<p>Tell us the school first so people that have been to that school can give you first-hand experience or more detailed attention to the matter.</p>
<p>Also, you can explain what went on in the year and what prevented you from achieving adequacy in class. Are you sure this prestigious university is right for you? What if the psychological condition acts up again?</p>
<p>Some questions to think about.</p>
<p>Most “prestigious” universities, in fact many US colleges, have excellent on-campus mental health services if you avail yourself of them. The counselors there will work with professors to excuse you for medical reasons (while maintaining confidentiality), will refer you to outside ongoing psychiatric help, will facilitate filling prescriptions, provide support groups specific to your illness, and when appropriate, will work with your academic advisors to request extensions, withdrawals, medical leaves etc. Without knowing the specifics of your situation, I can only assume that you did not receive this kind of support. Do you have any option of reapplying after showing success at a CC? Would your letter of appeal adequately demonstrate your efforts to treat your illness?</p>
<p>It seems to me that when the college allowed you back in the first time, they laid out the expectations and requirements as well as the support resources available. Not following through on them during your probation period and continue to show non-improvement, the college took the radical step of expelling you permanently. Frankly, I don’t know of anything you can say or do to reverse that. If I were on the college committee, I would say you had two clear chances to prove your ability to succeed. </p>
<p>What can you do to convince them? Show them a track record of stability and improvement: such as several semesters of achievement at another university. Short of that, you have ZERO chance. You might have zero chance anyway but it’s something.</p>
<p>I think you should look to see what other schools you can attend. This radically affects your visa status as well. Make sure you at least speak to the international student adviser at your previous college to know what steps you must do to maintain viable visa status here in the US. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thank you for your frank answer. I was afraid of the stigma associated with mental illness and did not get the help I needed at their center. That’s not an excuse, and I am resigned to my fate. Thank you all for your help.</p>