SAP appeal to UC Davis

Paying for College
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<p>Hello, I know I did wrong already ;( I failed to meet the SAP requirements for UC Davis
during my first year
I really need help!! Ahh Im so scared that I might not be approved because I really do not have an accident or something major that I could have documentation of.
Fall Quarter-->
Was soooo not ready for college at all! Too much free time and not wise enough to use it. Was put on Subject to Dismissal with a 1.3 ish GPA :(
Winter Quarter---> Focused and spent less time with friends also the classes were a bit easier and I used resources. I felt better and I think it was due to the fact that I had the whole winter break to reevaluate myself and correct my habits. Got a 2.10 GPA but my Cumulative was like a 1.7 soo still not good ;(
Spring Quarter---> Decided to challenge myself (bad idea) and take a math course. It was not even hard math though but I underestimated all my classes and ended up failing two classes and getting a D+ on my last one.
Not trying to make excuses at all I know I did horrible the truth is that I was very unmotivated in during my spring quarter. During Spring break when I went home, I realized how much my family needed me and how much I needed them too. My mom had a polyp in her throat and was/is getting treated for it and I dont know all of this just stayed back in my head during the spring quarter. My spiritual life was a disaster as well and I made the error of not talking to anyone about it. I tried to focus but I was not able to make it. </p>

<p>I know understand that the only true way i will help my fam is only if I continue my studies. With that in mind I asked what I could do in order to be able to come back and I was told I needed to take summer sessions to clear my point deficit and that after that I would be continued.
I have definitely learned my lesson!! I am currently taking summer session 1 and I am doing good in the class! I am also gonna take summer session 2 and fix the other grades as well which I am happy for
HOWEVER.
Now I must face my financial aid problem which is to appeal to get aid for the incoming 2012-2013 year
but I am really really scared that I may not be approved and I just dont want to fail my family or anyone including myself, believe me I have tormented myself soo much already that I dont even know what to think anymore
ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED!!!! DX</p>

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<p>Okay well first take a deep breath and write down all the reasons why you failed so you can have a clear understanding what your saying now is all jumbled and its hard to tell where exactly you went wrong. For one thing I would make sure you explain in your appeal letter what happened why it happened and how you plan to ensure it will happen. Call an academic advisor and talk to them about your problem last year and see if you can meet with them at the start of the fall semester. Then plan out a list of classes you need and can take without failing. If your college has a student success office or anything also call them explain your situation and see if you can also meet with them at the beginning of the next term. Once you have made steps to fix your situation begin writing your appeal. Make sure you mention how you take full responsibility for your actions, and that you have gotten with <strong><em>(name of advisor) to create a plan and allso spoke with _</em></strong>___(person from office of student academic success-or whatever you have equivalent) about what else you can do to ensure you do not make the same mistakes. And lastly thank the for the time they’ve taken to read your appeal, apologize for failing to make the minimum gpa and promise them that if they have faith in you and give you a second chance you will not disappoint.</p>

<p>*sorry if there are any mistakes i’m typing on my tablet.</p>

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<p>hi lina342
unfortunately i had a rough time my fall quarter at Davis and got a 1.3 gpa and got subject to dismissal. i have my app with the dean on tuesday and I’m scared i will get kicked out. i see that they let you stay longer, how did u make that possible? or in other words what did you do for them to give you a second chance? any tips?
this is my first time struggling and i don’t wanna get kicked out, so if u can help then thanks!</p>