Suspension appeal letter help

Applying to College
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<p>I don't know if I'm in the right topic, but I'm 100% positive I'll be put on suspension for failing to achieve a 2.0 this semester and plan on appealing. How does this sound?
To _____</p>

<p>I am writing to you to try and appeal my academic suspension. I understand that it is a priveledge to attend a university like xxx and that not everybody gets the same opportunity to attend. I understand that my poor grades and low GPA are the reason for my suspension, but I want you to know that these things are not reflective of my true potential.
My first semester didn't go as well as I had hoped, and this is absolutely my own fault. I could have gone to tutoring or SI sessions, but chose not to. I didn't take homework seriously and failed to even attempt doing it. After failing a class and being put on probation, I decided that I would try harder. At first all was well, but once I felt comfortable with my classes, I started coasting. I hardly studied and i still didn't go to any SI sessions. I just didn't take it seriously enough, and now I see the consequences.
If I am able to attend the fall semester, I will study the material necessary, attend every class session I am able, make use of the resources available on campus, and just strive to be the best student I can be.
At first I was going to try and blame my teachers and the difficulty of the classes, but I came to realize that the only person I can blame is myself. It may seem like I'm not a bright student, but I assure you that given the opportunity, I can prove that I am.
Thank you for considering </p>

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<p>So your argument is this: “I goofed off and got burned. Then I learned my lesson, but as soon as I was on my feet I goofed off and got burned again. But next time I really really promise not to goof off.”</p>

<p>I don’t buy it. Promises are cheap. What you need is evidence that your life is already turning around. You need to be able to point to something tangible that demonstrates this change.</p>

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<p>Also, spell-check it first yourself. *privilege </p>

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<p>Like what though? I did manage within the last couple weeks to bring up all of my grades at least a little, but idk how I can even prove that</p>

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<p>How do you know that you won’t be the way you used to be if you go to college?
In my honest opinion, I don’t see your suspension being lifted because of your own laziness.
If you tried to begin with, then this would not have been an issue.</p>