Petition Letter
Dear Associate Dean
I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of academic concern regarding my grades in two specific courses, ECON 255 (Introduction to Mathematical Economics) and ECON 212 (Microeconomic Theory). I kindly request your assistance in reviewing these grades, as they significantly impact my academic progress and future goals.
Throughout the semester, I dedicated substantial time and effort to both ECON 255 and ECON 212. I actively engaged in class discussions, sought clarification during office hours, completed all assignments diligently, and prepared thoroughly for exams. Despite my sincere efforts, my performance in these courses did not reflect my understanding and grasp of the subject matter to the extent I had hoped.
In addition to the academic challenges, I faced personal circumstances that impacted my ability to fully focus on my studies. During this semester, my mother was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and commenced a rigorous treatment plan involving chemotherapy and radiation therapy. As the eldest child of three children and primary caregiver, I took on significant responsibilities to support my mother throughout her treatment journey. I have been for the last year driving the 350kms back to my hometown for extended periods of time to help my mother with her appointments and doing the tasks she would have been doing for my younger siblings; cooking, cleaning, school, appointments and even their parent teacher interviews.
This summer I have been working as a junior consultant at KPMG. I have been commended for my problem solving skills, but they seem to only apply to business entering the Canadian market. My supervisor has said to me that if I keep up the good work I might have a chance to work full time after grad. This would help me and my family out a lot as with the extra income I would be able to take the financial burden of my mother.
The emotional and physical toll of witnessing my mother's battle with cancer while simultaneously juggling my academic obligations was overwhelming at times. I strived to strike a balance between caring for my mother, attending medical appointments, and maintaining my academic commitments. However, the stress and emotional strain associated with this situation inevitably impacted my ability to perform optimally in ECON 255 and ECON 212.
Given the importance of these courses in my academic journey, I kindly request your understanding and assistance in reviewing my grades for ECON 255 and ECON 212. I firmly believe that a more comprehensive evaluation of my coursework, taking into account the extenuating circumstances I faced, will provide a fairer assessment of my capabilities. I have received a C- in both courses which is just a few mere points away from letting me do my 300 level courses which I have 3 and my thesis, if I'm able to have my petition granted this will let me graduate this year with the rest of my batchmates and my mother hopefully if she's able, will see the first person in our family to graduate college and there's nothing else in the world she wants from me, my mother believes in me and I believe in myself.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am grateful for the opportunity to pursue my academic goals at Queens, and I remain dedicated to achieving the highest standards of academic excellence.
Sincerely
Arjun Tanwar
I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of academic concern regarding my grades in two specific courses, ECON 255 (Introduction to Mathematical Economics) and ECON 212 (Microeconomic Theory). I kindly request your assistance in reviewing these grades, as they significantly impact my academic progress and future goals.
Throughout the semester, I dedicated substantial time and effort to both ECON 255 and ECON 212. I actively engaged in class discussions, sought clarification during office hours, completed all assignments diligently, and prepared thoroughly for exams. Despite my sincere efforts, my performance in these courses did not reflect my understanding and grasp of the subject matter to the extent I had hoped.
In addition to the academic challenges, I faced personal circumstances that impacted my ability to fully focus on my studies. During this semester, my mother was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and commenced a rigorous treatment plan involving chemotherapy and radiation therapy. As the eldest child of three children and primary caregiver, I took on significant responsibilities to support my mother throughout her treatment journey. I have been for the last year driving the 350kms back to my hometown for extended periods of time to help my mother with her appointments and doing the tasks she would have been doing for my younger siblings; cooking, cleaning, school, appointments and even their parent teacher interviews.
This summer I have been working as a junior consultant at KPMG. I have been commended for my problem solving skills, but they seem to only apply to business entering the Canadian market. My supervisor has said to me that if I keep up the good work I might have a chance to work full time after grad. This would help me and my family out a lot as with the extra income I would be able to take the financial burden of my mother.
The emotional and physical toll of witnessing my mother's battle with cancer while simultaneously juggling my academic obligations was overwhelming at times. I strived to strike a balance between caring for my mother, attending medical appointments, and maintaining my academic commitments. However, the stress and emotional strain associated with this situation inevitably impacted my ability to perform optimally in ECON 255 and ECON 212.
Given the importance of these courses in my academic journey, I kindly request your understanding and assistance in reviewing my grades for ECON 255 and ECON 212. I firmly believe that a more comprehensive evaluation of my coursework, taking into account the extenuating circumstances I faced, will provide a fairer assessment of my capabilities. I have received a C- in both courses which is just a few mere points away from letting me do my 300 level courses which I have 3 and my thesis, if I'm able to have my petition granted this will let me graduate this year with the rest of my batchmates and my mother hopefully if she's able, will see the first person in our family to graduate college and there's nothing else in the world she wants from me, my mother believes in me and I believe in myself.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am grateful for the opportunity to pursue my academic goals at Queens, and I remain dedicated to achieving the highest standards of academic excellence.
Sincerely
Arjun Tanwar