How is this letter of explanation for my academic probation?

JavaMava · 2009-06-24T23:35:38

So last semester I was put on academic probation. I dropped a few courses, passed one, and failed another. Fully my own fault. I really regret it. I'm applying for osap, a government student loan. They estimate I'll get $10,800 based off how much I make, my parent makes, and my cost for tuition, books, and transportation. Before they accept my loan I need to write a letter explaining why I'm on academic probation. Here's what they need Quote: You have been placed on academic probation for OSAP purposes. Because you have not maintained satisfactory academic progress, you must provide a letter of explanation outlining your situation including the reason(s) you have not progressed academically. This letter should also outline your academic objectives. You must also provide a copy of your transcripts from previous institutions for the past two years of study (if applicable). also, osap says Quote: You must also provide a copy of your transcripts from previous institutions for the past two years of study (if applicable). I've only been at this one institution. Do I need to provide my transcripts? They obviously have access to them as they were aware I'm on academic probation. The "if applicable" makes me consider this because you couldn't be on academic probation if you've never been to college, and the only other way they'd not be applicable is if you were at one college only. finally here is my letter so far Quote: Letter of Explanation Concerning Academic Probation Unfortunately, I have been placed on academic probation due to poor performance previously in my computer programming and analysis diploma program . During my second year I opted out of applying for OSAP in hopes I would be able to work and go to school. My intentions were to minimize my student loans I would be required to pay once I graduated. I had school 5 days a week and worked all weekend and often after school as well. I did not properly anticipate the stress of working and going to school without a day's rest. In addition my travel time was two to three hours each day. These multiple factors negatively effected my time and energy I had available to me after school to keep up on my studies and projects. I am deeply regretful I allowed myself to fall so far behind that year and now have a new vigor and energy to apply myself this year in an attempt to keep on course. I'm currently taking a summer semester as I plan to get back on schedule and perform as well as I know I can. Unfortunately I'm not able to work the long hours necessary to afford tuition, books, and transportation in addition to applying myself effectively to my studies as I demonstrated last year. I've taken reduced hours at my job so I have more time to focus on school. I'm doing exponentially better this summer semester and now at the half way mark even have a 100% in my systems366 course. I intend to get my GPA back up to a minimum of 3.0 so I can apply for the co-op program and gain valuable real world experience. I have an uncle with the Toronto police who has expressed great interest in helping me with this goal. I am now very grateful that there are services such as OSAP to help students like me make the most basic of ends meet so that I have the energy and time to focus on what is important, my education. any criticism or advice?

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Started by JavaMava June 24, 2009 11:48 AM

10 comments, last by owl 15 years, 4 months ago

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June 24, 2009 11:18 PM

I don't really see any point in these two repentances

Quote: I have an uncle with the Toronto police who has expressed great interest in helping me with this goal. I am now very grateful that there are services such as OSAP to help students like me make the most basic of ends meet so that I have the energy and time to focus on what is important, my education.

They don't seem to add much (if anything left me partially confused), and the last line seems like an unneeded suck up. All IMHO, of course.

Good luck!

owl

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June 24, 2009 11:35 PM

Quote: Original post by JavaMava
I'm applying for osap, a government student loan. They estimate I'll get $10,800 based off how much I make, my parent makes, and my cost for tuition, books, and transportation.

You can have a wonderful vacations with all that money. You'll probably enjoy them considering all the stress you've been suffering.

Now, seriously, I (personally) wouldn't take a loan. How much money you owe? How old are you?

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