<p>I unfortunately did very poorly this semester and will face academic suspension. I will be given the opportunity to appeal and was wondering if someone out there can give me advice on this difficult situation? I just finished my freshman year and my poor grades do not reflect my actual level of intelligence. Please help, thank you.</p>
<p>To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Marcus Diaz and I am a Business Economics Major at the State University of New York College at Cortland. When I learned of the decision, I was extremely disheartened, but understood its necessity. SUNY Cortland has academic standards that every student must meet, and I unfortunately did not meet them this past semester. I write this paper to you in the hopes that you choose to appeal the decision of academic suspension. There would be no greater accomplishment for me and my family than to graduate from SUNY Cortland with a degree.</p>
<p>As a first year student, the transition to independence was difficult initially. Not having a parent or guardian overlooking and assisting your studies is difficult initially. It takes balance and prioritizing what is necessary for academic success. During the early part of the semester, I unfortunately learned that my parents were in the process of being separated. My father had moved out of our home and was not on speaking terms with my mother. Discovering this put a great deal of emotional stress on everything while I was away. At times, I was so fixated on what was happening at home that I did not focus on my studies. As I dealt with that, many distractions arose as I made new friends throughout the college. Science has always been a weakness of mine, so taking BIO 111 did not exactly help my grades. I have learned that I must focus on what is important to my success in college. </p>
<p>I plan on increasing my GPA strongly the fall semester. I will lighten my course load by taking 12 credit hours in order to better acclimate to independence. My social life will take a backseat so I can focus all my attention on what is important, my studies. Most of my time outside of class will be spent in the library or at extra help sessions that my classes may or may not offer. I hope, and am confident, that I can achieve a 3.0 the fall semester. </p>
<p>I am forever grateful for being granted admission into SUNY Cortland, and now I must prove to myself, my family, and the university that I belong here. If granted readmission, I will do everything in my power to achieve the highest level of academic scholarship. I now know what changes must be made in order to be successful in college. Attending college is a gift, not a right, and I will be sure to prove myself.
Thank You,
Marcus Diaz</p>
<p>This is one of the better appeals letters that have seen been posted on CC. My biggest recommendation is to tighten up paragraph #2. It’s a bit wobbly. Also research to find whom the letter should be addressed to. GL</p>