I am asking for your help in reviewing my reinstatement letter after being academically dismissed. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Dear Dean xxxx,
I am writing this letter to request reinstatement from xxxx after being dismissed for not meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. I was embarrassed and disappointed at myself after receiving the letter, but I can’t say I was surprised. My lack of focus and poor time management skills have led me to this point and I have no one to blame but myself.
As a Center for Distance Learning student I know that organization and time management are the most important keys to success, but I let that get away from me. I had poor time management skills and was not able to focus on my studies when I was home. I found myself putting assignments off because I knew they weren't due until the end of the week, leaving me with an overwhelming amount to do in the last two days. Instead of learning from my mistake I continued to put off work in hopes of getting to it at a later date. This brought me into a cycle of constantly trying to catch up and stay with the class at the same time, which was a recipe for failure. By the time I reached out to my professors it was already too late and there was nothing I could do to make up the late work. I also never took advantage of the available support that xxxx offers, like workshops to help CDL students work on time management, stress, and writing skills.
I realize now that I need to take a proactive approach when it comes to my studies. I plan on doing this in a number of ways, all of which will make me more organized and put me on the path to success. The first thing I plan to do is create a study schedule and set specific time frames for each class. This will break my habit of waiting until the end of the week to try and get everything done. I know that I easily get distracted at home so I'am going to get into a routine of going to the library Monday through Friday. I will print out the course schedule of each class so I know the due dates for all assignments. This will help me budget my time to determine which classes need attention.
As a student at the Center for Distance Learning I felt that I needed to be independent and do everything on my own. I now realize this is not the right approach. There are plenty of resources I will take advantage of at the xxxx learning center which include webinars, the writing center, and library. I will also contact my professors and adviser if I feel I need any additional help. Asking for help when I need it has been a challenge for me, and I will not let that happen again.
In moving forward and using the actions I have described I will complete four courses this September term and the four remaining courses in the spring, allowing me to complete my degree in May of 2016. Earning a bachelors degree has always been a goal of mine, as I would be the first person in my family to earn such an honor. Thank you for your time and consideration of my reinstatement for the September term.
Sincerely,