How to write a readmission application letter?

Syrxis
Mon, 29 May 2017 00:16:43 +0000

“I choose to leave the university due to monetary reasons” change choose -> chose

I would move your current third paragraph to be the second because telling the admissions staff how you will change is more important than your love of geology.

I would change sentences like this: “The biggest struggles I had during my downfall of school was financial problems, and time management.” Using the word downfall just sounds a bit strange. For example I would word it as "My financial situation and managing my time efficiently were the biggest challenges I had during my time at Slippery Rock, but since then I have matured and learned how to deal with them.

Here is how I would write the letter:

To whomever this may concern,

My name is XXX and I am hoping to apply for readmittance to Slippery Rock University. After struggling with time management issues during the Spring 2016 semester that lead to an academic suspension and subsequent loss of financial aid, I was forced to withdraw from the University. It was definitely a wakeup call for me to learn that the transition from the military into college was not as easy as I thought it was going to be, but the invaluable experience I gained from my short 3 semesters at Slippery Rock gave me a crucial opportunity to mature and figure out solutions to my issues. It is after careful thought and consideration that I believe myself ready and self-disciplined enough to rejoin the Slippery Rock community.

During my time at the University, I have learned the importance of keeping schedules, setting goals, and maintaining discipline. I have written a schedule of each class I hope to take for every semester until I graduate and have a clear plan to keep my GPA far above a 3.25. From my academic struggles, I have learned the importance of being proactive with my learning and seeking help from professors and peers when needed. In addition, I have pursued a fulltime job to help provide for my cost of attendence and worked hard to improve my work ethic. It was very humbling to be thrown into a position of financial insecurity and academic failure, and I am determine not to repeat my errors.

Environmental Geology has been a passion of mine for as long as I could remember and I couldn’t see myself doing anything other than it. Hopefully, one day I can extend my education to graduate school and Paleontology. I initially chose Slippery Rock as my University of choice because the program was exceptional and highly respected. I hope that you will consider allowing me to rejoin the program to achieve my dreams. I have been reading books such as “Annals of the Formal World” as well as “The Sixth Extinction” which have inspired me to start an organization focused on the environment and sustainability should I be readmitted.

I do not believe that the grades that I had before I withdrew represent who I am as a person. I truly believe that if you would give me the chance, I am able to become the level of student that the University prides itself in. Thank you so much for your consideration and I eagerly await your response.

Best Regards,

Just a suggestion for a letter. Good luck, and thank you for your service!