[__stellar]

School has never stressed me out this much. In high school I got by with just C's. I didn't really care so I didn't try as hard as I could have. Then my first two years of college I realized how important education is and how much I need to make a change, and so I did. I studied, I passed, and graduated with an Associates with honors having a pretty good GPA. Now that I transferred, my grades have dropped. I still have the same study habits. I try I really do. I stay up late, make study guides, but I either get a barely passing grade, or a just so close to passing grade. I haven't told anyone but I will most likely be on an academic probation or possibly dismissed. It breaks my heart every time I hear my parents brag about me. They're so proud of how far I've come. How can I break the news to them... that I may not be able to attend the university next semester. That their sacrifices were for nothing. Everyone I know looks at me with such high hopes. "You did it, you're out there getting an education by such a prestigious school, you're with the brightest of the bright" etc. It's an embarrassment really. I did so well before and now I basically flunked out. School is all I have. I don't work, I don't have enough experience to apply for a job. I've been using my loans to pay off my tuition, rent, and food. But now that I possibly won't be attending school, how am I suppose to pay off my bills. I already signed a lease with my apartment for another year (this was before I found out I was failing). I wish my school would give me another chance, although I don't deserve one. This is the second time I get off track and with how competitive things are, someone else who is trying to get in and with promising grades deserves my spot. In all honesty, I feel like a disgrace to the university and my family. I was accepted, had a pretty good GPA, and now I'm going to get kicked out because I failed. There is no one to blame but myself. I had good professors, I chose the classes, but I just left everything to last minute. I feel so ashamed. Once I hear those the words that I won't be allowed to attend next semester, I don't know where I'm going to be headed. I can't move in back with my parents due to my lease, but I can't continue to live there because I won't be able to afford it. Even if I do manage to find a part time job, how can I tell my family that I won't be going to school because I failed. I know I'm just repeating myself now, it's just it's been haunting me for the last two months now and every time I hear my parents talk so high about me I just want to get out of the room and cry because I let them down. I was never expecting this set back, yet alone prepared for it.

[Leed]

Is there NO WAY that they can give you another chance so that you won't be dismissed? Then if you can really buckle down and get your grades up, perhaps you'll be able to stay in school? What do you think?

Why don't you talk to one of the counselors? They might be able to help. I would. I'd talk to a counselor.

I'm sure you're not the only one who is having trouble -- it seems they would give kids a chance. But I have no idea really.

I wish you the very best. Please let us know what happens, will you? God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee

[__stellar]

Thank you for your kind words. I spoke with an advisor and was told that in order to continue in my major I will need to submit an appeal. However, my chances are not good. My advisor told me that my grades may not be promising to the committee in which they would deny my appeal. I have to also submit a personal statement explaining why I was off track, and quite frankly I don't think I deserve a second chance. I can promise that I would improve but there's the chance that I would let them down, that I will continue to fail or not having passing grades. Attending this university has been the best thing that's ever happened to me and my family. What will I do if/when I'm denied. I know I should be optimistic but the type person I am, I'm just realistic in order to not get my hopes up for nothing. The next few weeks will determine my future.

[RomanSunburn]

I just wanted to hear how things are going/went.

I'm curious... What's the reason that you found yourself at PC? If you have something like depression, anxiety, or bipolar, you should include that in your personal statement, along with your treatment plan. Some schools actually have accommodations for people with mental illness as part of their disability policy. I'm not sure if your semester is already over and grades turned in, but you could also try talking to professors about redoing some of the work or taking incompletes.

Don't beat yourself up. In the future, look around your school for study help -- study groups, tutoring programs, professor's office hours. Try to stay on track early. Take this experience and learn from it. You could also investigate taking classes part time and getting a part time job on campus. Try not to despair. There's always something you can do.

Good luck

[airupthere]

you should actually list any and EVERY thing that u went through when you werent performing well....trust me i should know cause im going through the same situation as u are...but i have a psychological condition so i can include that in my appeal and my midterm grades this summer have been excellent.

Listen, all u need is to be honest in front of them, own up to your mistakes,tell them how much it means for you to stay in your uni,tell them about your plan to get you back on track( this point is very important).

If possible try to goto your appeals meeting in person instead of just sending a letter. This shows how serious you are.

BEST OF LUCK and GOD BLESS

[__stellar]

Appeal was denied.