Writing a readmission letter?

Applying to College
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<p>Hello, I am a new member of this website. :) So, hi!
I am in the process of trying to reapply to college because I got dismissed for academic performance. :/ So, I was wondering if anyone could help me with anything I may need to change or fix, and any suggestions you may have? Also, what chances do you think I have with my letter? Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>To Whom It May Concern:</p>

<p>My name is ---- and I am writing this letter to appeal my academic dismissal from -----. I was very disappointed, although not surprised, to receive a letter in the mail informing me of my dismissal status. I am aware that it is nobody's fault but my own, and I would like to encourage you to resinstate me for next semester.</p>

<p>My first year of college was admittedly a very rocky road for me. I don't want to make any excuses for my failure, but there were many internal challenges I would like to explain. During my first semester of freshman year, I had a few bad emotional patches which really affected my overall well-being. I felt very scared and alone and I was not used to the pressure and change that being a new college student had brought on. This made it difficult to have any motivation to study, or to do anything. It clearly had a large impact on my work. I am not proud of how I dealt with my issues. I would work last minute on assignments, skip assignments, and sometimes not even attend class. I did try to fix the problem by doing extra credit work which was provided by the professors, but by then it was too late; the damage had already been done. I have since overcome the issues I had, by looking into myself and realizing what I was doing was only hurting myself. I was very disappointed in myself for my poor performance when I knew I was capable of doing much better. I am now driven to succeed no matter what it takes. I realize it is my own fault for failing my classes, and I am willing to move forward and work as hard as I have to, in order to get excellent grades if reinstated. I will talk to my professors if need be about difficulties I may come across, as well as come prepared for every exam.</p>

<p>During my time away from the College, I have been employed at -----, where I assisted in a preschool classroom for developmentally delayed children. While doing so, it helped me discover my true goal of teaching and helping children, and making a difference in their lives. </p>

<p>If reinstated into the college, I will work hard towards my major of Early Childhood Education. I will make it my priority to repeat and excel in failed courses. I will also make sure to spend adequate time studying and working on assignments to ensure excellence in every course. I am motivated and excited to do better. I have confidence that I will exceed the expectations of my work if given a second chance.</p>

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<p>While I am not familiar with such letters, do you even know if readmission is possible? You must have been on probation first and didn’t improve, so I don’t know of any way to show you are now a serious student except for going to a Community College and performing well.</p>

<p>I’d suggest not detailing the things you did wrong quite so much. It is inexcusable to miss classes, for instance.</p>

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<p>Did the dismissal come with specified guidelines about how to get readmitted? Some schools specify that a student will only be considered again after a semester of stronger grades at a community college, for example.</p>

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<p>@BrownParent, It is possible because I got a list off the college website of the things you need to write to reapply… and I actually was going to apply to a Community College and my mom absolutely won’t let me… so that’s why I am writing this… So basically I should take out some of the details about that missing classes?</p>

<p>@Siliconvalleymom: It didn’t specify, but like I said my mom just won’t allow CC. I can contact my school and ask them though.</p>

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<p>I made some changes to the body paragraph… Is this any better?</p>

<p>My first year of college was admittedly a very rocky road for me. I don’t want to make any excuses for my failure, but there were many internal challenges I would like to explain. During my first semester of freshman year, I had a few bad emotional patches which really affected my overall well-being. I felt very scared and alone and I was not used to the pressure and change that being a new college student had brought on. This made it difficult to have any motivation to work to my my best ability. I am not proud of how I dealt with my stress. My grades were not very good. I did try to fix the problem by doing extra credit work which was provided by the professors, but by then it was too late; the damage had already been done. I have since overcome the issues I had, by looking into myself and realizing what I was doing was only hurting myself. I am now driven to succeed no matter what it takes. I am willing to move forward and work as hard as I have to, in order to get excellent grades if reinstated. I will make sure to deal with stress in a more effective manner, and not let it get in the way of my studies. I will talk to my professors if need be about difficulties I may come across, as well as come prepared for every exam.</p>

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<p>You need to understand what the process is for your college. A heart-felt letter of promises will not help you if there are specific steps that you need to take for readmission.
You could start with the sender of the dismissal, and ask if there is someone you can talk to about how to get readmitted.</p>

<p>In the meantime, you need a plan for this semester…what are your other available options?</p>

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<p>My two cents.
A convincing letter would explain how you’ve changed since the failing behavior.<br>
If I were working with you, I’d advise you to mention your poor adjustment, as you did, briefly. Then discuss what you’ve done in the interim–working with the students, and how this work functioning to reinforce your sense of purpose.
When you started school, you had an idea what you wanted to study, but now you have a concrete goal, a focus. Your new attitude and confidence, you feel will put you on a road toward success.
(of course this would work best if true . . . . mentioning how when you next start to falter you’ll go talk to the the prof does not foster a confidence in the reader, FYI)</p>