My Academic Dissmissal Appeal Letter (You think they'll give me another chance?)

Dear Academic Committee,
My name is XXXXXXX I’m XX years old and I’m majoring in Business Administration. I was registered for 9 credits last semester, 3 courses in which I had to receive a B or higher in order to stay enrolled here at BMCC. The 3 courses I was taking were Intro to Business, Business Law & Psychology. I did achieve to get B’s in all my classes except psychology. In that case I was dismissed from BMCC after the end of the Fall 2010 semester.
Looking back at my last 2 years in college, I realized that I have no one to blame but myself for the situation that I’ve placed myself in. For falling behind in my credits, for letting every little matter get to me, & for not taking responsibility for what was right in front of me. Although, I was performing under stressful and uncomfortable circumstances some in which were life altering. I lost my grandfather right before the Spring 2010 semester started, I fell into a deep depression (in which I’m currently receiving treatment for), my family had separated shorty after & I’ve been struggling for months to find employment to help my now single mother with payments around the house. The fall 2010 semester was a crucial time for me to develop poise and do exactly what I was obligated to do. I worked so hard for the grades I received as well as try and per survive the adversity that I’ve faced recently in my young life. Not only has my psychiatrist been helping me through most of my issues, but I was able to find out more about who I am, my purpose in college, and my life. When I lost my grandfather my world came crashing down, I was truly lost within myself. I couldn’t concentrate on my studies for the following semester after his death. It was a time where I just couldn’t do anything right therefore, I looked for professional help. Throughout the two years in BMCC I was living in an unstable home where I couldn’t develop any study habits due to various reasons. Not only was it difficult to get any work done due to the tight environment but, my parents were also going through a separation. I then fell into a deep depression in which I had to receive professional help in order to try and put myself back together. Till now treatment has done me well, and I will continue on attending my weekly sections. Following my parent’s maternal separation, I, my mother and younger brother moved into an apartment of our own. For the last four to five months I’ve been desperately trying to seek employment in order to help her pay for some of the bills. So far nothing has come up but, I will continue my search until I find something. Since I’m not employed my mother knows that school is the only thing I have left to keep myself occupied.
I know I’ve had a couple of setbacks, and I apologize to you the committee for feeling as if I wasted your time for my poor academic performances. I’ve especially apologized to myself for letting myself down time and time again. I understand you’re trying to run an institution of higher learning, and you’re trying to set everything to a fair standard for everyone. Lately, due to this dismissal I sat down with myself to re-evaluate my mistakes and the change I’m GOING to make going forward.

• Firstly if I am accepted back for the Spring I will take a total of 12 credits. In order to boost my GPA past its minimal requirements and strive to levels that I know I can achieve if given the chance to be reinstated.

• I will seek the aid of tutors for a class that I am struggling with, and try to receive as much help as I possibly can from anyone including classmates.

• Once I receive my schedule, I will construct a study time table for homework assignments and preparations for exams. That was also one of the reasons why I didn’t do well.
• I also want to start visiting my professors during office hours in order to keep up with the work, and to build a close relationship with my professors.

• I will never let my personal matters interfere with my college life again; I now realize that college is a serious matter. This is my future, and I will not let go to waste.

My goals are to receive my Associate’s degree and then move forward to my Bachelors and then possibly my Masters in Business Administration. This academic dismissal has been a huge wake-up call for me, and I promise if I’m reinstated to BMCC I will never get myself into this predicament again. Like I’ve mentioned in the letter I’ve been through a lot of hardships the last couple of years but, I will leave my past in the past and only look forward from here on out. I love BMCC I want to graduate from here 2012; I have nothing but respect for the facility and the staff that work at this wonderful institute. If I am reinstated my motivation to succeed will be at a level that can push me to my limits and beyond. If I’m allowed to be put on probation one more time I will have the upmost gratitude for a second chance because, I know that they don’t come around too often. I would love to talk to any member of the committee personally regarding this appeal. I would love to be back to BMCC for the Spring 2011 semester and, look forward to graduating here next year. Thank You & God Bless.