Okay so for my final revision i have:
Dear Academic Standing Committee,
I recently received your letter regarding academic dismissal. Please reconsider dismissing me from SUNY New Paltz. I had previously attended Rockland Community College where I had a GPA of 2.7. I realize that my academic performance for last semester was not satisfactory.
At the beginning of the semester, I had problems with commuting to and from school. Finding reliable transportation was often difficult and quickly became impossible. I have since found local housing. I also had a hard time adjusting to living on my own for the first time in a new environment. The struggles of housing, commuting, and being on my own affected my grades. Now that my living situation has stabilized, I feel that this will no longer be a factor and I will be able to fully focus on my academics.
I also recognize that my study habits need improvement. I felt that since I’m in college I had to deal with problems on my own. I now realize that that is not always the right approach. As a community college student, I didn’t fully appreciate the difference between community college and SUNY New Paltz in terms of the academic demands and the resources available to help me succeed. In the next semester, I will actively use these resources to improve my study habits to meet these demands.
My plans for academic improvement will consist of: working with my advisor to create a plan to get back on track, going to office hours to improve my understanding of the material, going to the Tutoring Center to improve my study habits, revising my notes after class, completing all assignments, visiting the library frequently, studying in groups, preparing for class and using a day planner to manage time (for studying, homework, reading, and extra help).
I am asking for a second chance to prove that I can succeed at SUNY New Paltz. I am confident that I can succeed by taking the actions I have described.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
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