Academic And Financial Aid Appeal

HansTheCrab
Thu, 18 May 2017 17:01:52 +0000

Hello, This is my first time doing this sort of thing.I received academic suspension and a financial aid suspension. I just want some critiques on my appeal letter.

05/18/17

Financial Aid Office
School name
Street name
City, State Zip

Dear Academic and Financial Aid Committee:

My name is XXX and this is my first year here at —. I’m writing this in hopes of getting a second chance to prove myself and reach my goals. Although my grades were poor, I believe my GPA is not a proper reflection on what I’m capable of. I’ve made many mistakes and I am going to fix them. My biggest mistake was not taking this seriously. I thought that since I was able to underachieve my way through high school, I could do the same in college. I should’ve seen this was wrong. I understand that now. With my first semester, I had enrolled in two online classes which I failed because I didn’t seek any help. I changed it up this semester by enrolling in classes at the school, but again I still didn’t go out and seek any real help. I didn’t know there were many resources I could use, like the tutoring center and talking with my professors. I’ve always been uncomfortable in a school setting. It’s nerve wrecking and some days I physically find it hard to speak to my professors and ask questions. Added with my inability to focus and concentrate and it’s no surprise I was unable to properly succeed. I know this now and I’ve created an academic plan that I will follow in hopes of reaching my goals.

My academic plan is as follows:

I will utilize the tutoring center and even hire my own personal tutor and contact them immediately if I have any questions.
I will make an effort to overcome my anxiety of school and speak with my instructors if I have any problems and communicate more in classes.
I will speak to a doctor about my inability to focus and concentrate, as well as see a therapist on my anxiety of school.
I will put all my energy into school and take it seriously.

In the fall I’ve enrolled in a career exploration class with the hopes of finding something I will love to major in. I’ve talked with my counselor and set up plan for the next year as well. Everyone makes mistakes but not everyone owns up to them. I want to own up to my mistakes and ask for another chance. I wholeheartedly believe that if I stick with my plan and work extremely hard, I will not have a repeat of this year. Please allow me to have this second chance to make a better student of myself.

Sincerely,

XXX

Is this too short? Am I clear enough? Do I need to add more? Is it good enough?
Any help is greatly appreciated!