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I know its my fault initially for not managing my time well between working 35 hours and going to school full-time. since then Ive been dismissed I took a quarter off and enrolled at another college and getting better grades...I wanna transfer back to this university but they need a written statement (petition) why they should take me back... I just need some help on what to say.. I have most of it done just want some outside advice..Preferably someone who has been through this or worked at a University. I would appreciate it!

2007-01-19 10:54:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference Higher Education (University +)

**********OOPS! QUESTION SHOULD BE..
I've been academically dismissed from a University a year ago and I wanna go back..?

2007-01-19 10:55:58 · update #1

5 answers

You are SOL if it is a good University. I sometime write letters of support for students in your position, but it is hard to find a professor who will do that for you these days. Try another University it is easier.

2007-01-19 11:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 2 2

Did they talk to you about the appeals process? If not, then contact them and discuss it. If you had personal issues, and problems with anxiety and depression - then if you can show them that you're actively getting help, and working to get those issues under control, they may give you another chance. What you'd need to do for that to work is get under a doctor's care, if you are not already, and then tell them that you've done so. That part of the reason why you failed was due to depression and anxiety - health issues - which you are now being treated for. That the doctor has told you that, with treatment, you will improve. That based on all that, can they please let you stay. You can, and should, appeal this decision. If you lose the appeal, then talk to SLO about what you can do to allow them to readmit you. Can you take time off school and work? Can you take upper division classes elsewhere, even if they aren't required by your major, and use those as proof that you can succeed at SLO? If not, then you'll have to transfer. But as you are right now, you won't get into anyplace reputable. However, if you were to work for a couple of/a few years, and be successful there; and if you were to perhaps take some classes at a cc - yes, they are lower division and no, they won't apply to your major - you can point to all that as proof that you are ready for college, and you will be able to transfer to another reputable school. Not MIT, no; but someplace accredited and solid. Honestly, this does work - if you pause for a bit, and start working, and hold that job successfully for some significant time, you can use your work experience to get yourself admitted, pointing to it as proof of your ability to succeed. It's also possible that you could get back into SLO. Talk to them about these options, and see what they have to say. You do have options, including transfer. It's just that you very likely will need to take a significant break from school, establish a record of success via work or etc., before you can get back in someplace reputable. During that time, see if you can get your health issues under control. And that's okay. Your dream is not gone. It's timeline just requires a bit of adjusting. No, this is not a happy thing, but you can overcome it.

2016-05-23 22:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

By showing that you can do better in school is a good first step. In your letter talk about the mistakes you made but focus on what steps you have taken to correct the mistakes. Provide examples of how you've made your education a priority. It wouldn't hurt if you had a tutor, counselor, or professor write a letter on your behalf. Also be willing to meet any provisions they request. You may need to take remedial classes, see tutors, or have a restricted course load. If they do not accept you don't worry. There are other colleges that will. You may have to go to a community college than transfer in to a four year college. Regardless of where you end up I recommend that you take advantage of all the services provided by the school. Meet regularly with advisors, use writing centers, tutors, attend workshops. These services can be very beneficial. Good luck to you.

2007-01-19 11:15:18 · answer #3 · answered by Stacy 4 · 1 0

You sound like you are on the right track. You want to demonstrate a bit of contrition. You also want to discuss the steps you took to address the problem and how you plan on preventing it from happening again. It is also probably useful to tell them why you want to go back to this university, what program of study you are engaged in or other aspects about what is drawing you back. What you appreciated, enjoyed about the university. A little bit of brown nosing if you will.

2007-01-19 14:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by Dr_Adventure 7 · 0 0

My son had a similar experience, but don't get discouraged if your former college doesn't take you back. There are many schools out there, and someone will take you. You said you've been taking courses at another school and getting better grades. That's excellent. Continue doing that, and apply for another college if you get denied.

2007-01-19 11:01:42 · answer #5 · answered by august51944 2 · 0 0

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