Need help on financial aid appeal please!?

Paying for College
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<p>NEED HELP ON FINANCIAL AID APPEAL PLEASE!?
To Financial Aid Committee:</p>

<p>My name is. My major is Engineering. 2009-2010</p>

<p>First year of college was very challenging to me yet I was still wasn't ready for the courses that I chose. My goal was to obtain an A.A Degree to transfer to a 4 year institute to obtain a B.A Degree. My educational goal was to be majoring in Engineering.</p>

<p>In Fall 2009 I chose courses I have since realized were too difficult for a first-time student and I became overwhelmed. Having had no prior experience with college-level life, courses, and exams. I was not sure what to expect and learned that my study techniques lacking, resulting in poor grades. I also failed to attend the review sessions, did not seek assistance from my professor or tutoring help. I did try to overcome the results of the exams previously by performing better on next exams, but those exams weren’t above average scores, I just thought it would be too difficult to make it all up in time therefore, I withdrew 2 courses that I probably wouldn’t pass. I had 2 courses left that I have to pass. I asked my professor to see if still possible, and said it would be difficult to overcome a passing grade. While studying hard on the finals, I was believing myself that I can perform well on my final exam, but in the end I passed one of the two, and as a result I received a gpa below 2.0.</p>

<pre><code>Due to these circumstances I have been rendered ineligible to receive financial aid. Without financial aid I will be unable to continue my education because I cannot afford the cost of supplies, fees, transportation, and personal expenses. Receiving financial aid will allow me more time to study properly. Without it, I will be forced to take time away from my studies in order to work. My academics are my first priority now and I realize I need to devote all of my time to them in order to be successful in the future.
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<p>I recently evaluated my plans to improve my academic. I have determined the following points to be the keys to my educational success.</p>

<ol>
<li>I will balance the course choices better.</li>
<li>I will manage my time wisely on academics.</li>
<li>I will seek assistance with my coursework when I have difficulties.</li>
<li>I will maintain communication with my professors on a regular basis to ensure success in my courses</li>
<li>Complete classes C or better.</li>
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<p>I understand the expectation better now and I am doing well in my coursework this semester with currently all passing grades. I have made a huge improvement and I am determined to pass every class this semester. Although I have made great improvements, without financial aid I fear I will find myself struggling to succeed once again. I hope those of the financial aid committee who read this will give me a second chance to help me accomplish my goals and reach success for the rest of my time at college.</p>

<p>Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to explain my financial circumstances. I look forward to hearing about your decision.</p>

<p>Sincerely,</p>

<p>I really need help on this to improve this letter so i can get approved. Make suggestions or whatever. Thanks</p>

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<p>didn’t you already post this about 5 times? just send it it’s the best damn thing i read (not really but seriously it’s the best you can possibly make it)</p>

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<p>YIKES… Your claiming you weren’t ready last time so you want more money. How do I know if you are ready this time? Your committing to a C (or better).</p>

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<p>There’s really nothing you can do to “improve” your letter, since your story has already been written by your past actions. Go ahead and send it – but as netthreat said, don’t expect to get any financial aid on a promise to get “C’s or better.” Nearly all colleges require a minimum GPA of 2.0 just to stay “in good academic standing” anyway.</p>

<p>Let’s face it – you blew your opportunity this year because you clearly weren’t ready for the academic challenges of college. I think you need to take a year or two off, get a job, and get serious. Then you can reapply to schools when you can show that you have matured.</p>

<p>You may also want to reconsider your career plans, as engineering is one of the most academically difficult majors.</p>

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<p>You’re going to have a tough time for the reasons cited by worried_mom. My advice is to sit down with an academic counselor there and get specific instructions from them under what circumstances they will re-consider. They may suggest attending community college and showing that you are a serious student. C’s don’t cut it. You need to show them that you’ve turned over a new leaf. </p>

<p>I realize this is not the advice you’re hoping for but things will work out for you if you’re really serious about your success.</p>

<ul>
<li>Andy Lockwood</li>
</ul>

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<p>Im pretty sure students struggle some point in their lives. I struggled first year of college, but im slowly making good progress and determined to do well. Anyways i am serious now about academics or else i would be very worried about my future. I just hope they do give me another chance since i am doing well in spring that is what they are looking for.</p>