Low Grades --> Acceptance Revoked

AshMarie
Sat, 21 May 2011 01:47:52 +0000

My academic advisor and I contacted admissions, and they said that “it shouldn’t be a problem” but they were going to check and make sure. They responded that I was to send an email to the dean of transfer admission explaining the C. After I did, she sent me a nice email just telling me to send my final transcripts a.s.a.p… I guess that means I’m good? I still feel like throwing up everytime I look at that C though.

In the email I basically told her the truth: the grade was solely based on two assessments the last week of class… and it was a bad week. I briefly explained the circumstances. Normally, I would be able to track my progress and jump back on the wagon if I fell off, but I pretty much had one shot for this course. However, I stressed that I decided to respect my professor’s grading and take responsibility for the hiccup, rather than beg for an “Incomplete.”

My other grades had a VERY slight drop; I recieved an A, A-, and B+ (bringing my GPA from a 4.0 to about a 3.8)… yeah, the perfectionist in me needs to chill. There was just too much going on this semester. I wish I got this college admission stuff over with 3 years ago!

I do take comfort knowing that I walked away somewhat more knowledgable… a letter cannot reflect that. :)