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Question

I been out of college now for 13 years. When I was in the process of getting my undergraduate degree, I was placed on academic probation. This took place during my sophomore year. Not taking things serious, lack of preparation and not realizing how important it is to keep you grades at good standing. Now I have been a returning student (13 years later) taking classes that was not required for my major, but needed for Graduate school. My performance has change drastically (for the better) and I guess it is contributed to age, and the severity of grades.

Now I'm filling out applications for Graduate school and one of the questions ask, "have you been denied readmission or ask to leave any college because of conduct of academic deficiencies".

I was unsure how to answer this question:
**How do I start it off?
**What do I say that will reflect my performance, several years after I have graduated with my BS?

Thanks in advance for the advice...

Answer 1

I would say what you just wrote was darn near perfect. Say unfortunately many years ago i was put on probation because i was young and failed to take my studies seriously. Luckily with age comes wisdom and my recent return to school has proven that i am willing to take on the responcibiliteis of getting and education as my grades drastically improved.

Acknowledge your mistake and show how you have learned from it...thats what they are really looking for.