Hi guys! I'm applying to be readmitted into my university after being disqualified for poor academic performance. I'm required to write a personal statement explaining my difficulties leading to disqualification and how I will/have changed as a student. Any feedback would be much appreciated!!
Dear Admissions Counselor,
In light of being disqualified from ___ in 2013, I would like to explain what influenced my poor academic performance, and why I am ready to be a student at ___ again.
During my last semester at ___, my grandmother's health was declining. My family decided to move her into our home, and while my parents were at work I would take care of her. Watching my grandmother lose herself and eventually pass away took a great toll on me, which led to a loss of focus and motivation in school and life in general. Following my disqualification from ___, I was diagnosed with panic disorder and felt as if I had been losing my sense of self; it became increasingly difficult to step out of my comfort zone. I had never felt so challenged as a person, battling my own destructive thoughts on a day to day basis.
Although my grandmother's death and my diagnosis took part in derailing me from achieving success in my classes, the hiatus from ___ allowed me to realize that my academic faults and shortcomings were mostly due to my poor study habits, time management and use of resources. I learned a lot about myself during that hiatus, and the most important thing that I took away from my experiences is that adversities do not have to determine how you will live the rest of your life. After months of stubbornness I sought out help and worked on my anxiety issues with a therapist, which allowed me to crawl out of the "safe space" I felt confined to. I began taking classes again at ________ College in the summer of 2015, receiving A grades in the courses of Medical Terminology, First Aid and CPR, and Anatomy and Physiology, as well as making the effort to develop lasting relationships with my professors. While working two to three days a week as a waitress to save money for class, I also started to shadow physical therapists in the pediatric and outpatient setting; I have wanted to become a physical therapist since I was 18, and I have always wanted to pursue a career that allows me to benefit others. The anatomy and physiology of the human body fascinates me, so I have spent a lot of my free time researching and teaching myself about the body and medicine. I have become eager to learn new things every day, and I feel that I have left the girl who didn't appreciate her education in the past. More than anything, I am grateful for the time that I took off, because it has showed me that my shortcomings could have been avoided had I been a more dedicated student, and that I should never take great opportunities for granted.
Returning to ___, in my opinion, would be the most valuable stepping stone to my future. Learning the mechanics of the body and aiding those in need are my passion, and pursuing a degree in Sport and Exercise Science will allow me to be a more dedicated student who is interested in their field of study. I will commit more time to my coursework, spend more time studying and I will use the resources and office hours provided to me at ___. I will take twelve to fifteen credit hours a semester, which will put me on track to graduate in the fall of 2018. I will also continue to complete observation hours under physical therapists to gear me in the direction of applying to ___'s Physical Therapy School.
Overall, I feel that I have overcome the obstacles which previously hindered my academic performance, and that I am ready to be a (insert University+school mascot here) again. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Dear Admissions Counselor,
In light of being disqualified from ___ in 2013, I would like to explain what influenced my poor academic performance, and why I am ready to be a student at ___ again.
During my last semester at ___, my grandmother's health was declining. My family decided to move her into our home, and while my parents were at work I would take care of her. Watching my grandmother lose herself and eventually pass away took a great toll on me, which led to a loss of focus and motivation in school and life in general. Following my disqualification from ___, I was diagnosed with panic disorder and felt as if I had been losing my sense of self; it became increasingly difficult to step out of my comfort zone. I had never felt so challenged as a person, battling my own destructive thoughts on a day to day basis.
Although my grandmother's death and my diagnosis took part in derailing me from achieving success in my classes, the hiatus from ___ allowed me to realize that my academic faults and shortcomings were mostly due to my poor study habits, time management and use of resources. I learned a lot about myself during that hiatus, and the most important thing that I took away from my experiences is that adversities do not have to determine how you will live the rest of your life. After months of stubbornness I sought out help and worked on my anxiety issues with a therapist, which allowed me to crawl out of the "safe space" I felt confined to. I began taking classes again at ________ College in the summer of 2015, receiving A grades in the courses of Medical Terminology, First Aid and CPR, and Anatomy and Physiology, as well as making the effort to develop lasting relationships with my professors. While working two to three days a week as a waitress to save money for class, I also started to shadow physical therapists in the pediatric and outpatient setting; I have wanted to become a physical therapist since I was 18, and I have always wanted to pursue a career that allows me to benefit others. The anatomy and physiology of the human body fascinates me, so I have spent a lot of my free time researching and teaching myself about the body and medicine. I have become eager to learn new things every day, and I feel that I have left the girl who didn't appreciate her education in the past. More than anything, I am grateful for the time that I took off, because it has showed me that my shortcomings could have been avoided had I been a more dedicated student, and that I should never take great opportunities for granted.
Returning to ___, in my opinion, would be the most valuable stepping stone to my future. Learning the mechanics of the body and aiding those in need are my passion, and pursuing a degree in Sport and Exercise Science will allow me to be a more dedicated student who is interested in their field of study. I will commit more time to my coursework, spend more time studying and I will use the resources and office hours provided to me at ___. I will take twelve to fifteen credit hours a semester, which will put me on track to graduate in the fall of 2018. I will also continue to complete observation hours under physical therapists to gear me in the direction of applying to ___'s Physical Therapy School.
Overall, I feel that I have overcome the obstacles which previously hindered my academic performance, and that I am ready to be a (insert University+school mascot here) again. Thank you for your time and consideration.
