Academic Plan
Academic Plan
Yeseo Lee
20493717
June 12th, 2026
Overview of Academic Plan
1. Academic Foundation
• Retake previously failed courses to rebuild foundational knowledge
• Address academic gaps before thinking about progressing or changing programs
2. Course Load
• Register in 3 courses per semester if reinstated
• Begin with reduced workload to ensure consistency and stability
3. Health and Treatment
• Continue psychiatric treatment, medication, and therapy as needed
• Focus on early intervention rather than delayed support seeking
• Maintain stability in daily routines
4. Queen’s Support Services
• Student Academic Success Services (SASS): Getting help with my writing, study strategies, academic skills
• Student Wellness Services: counselling and mental health support
5. Academic Structure
• Plan each semester in advance by mapping deadlines
• Break assignments into weekly goals
• Review classes daily
6. Communication Strategy
• Contact instructors and TAs early when difficulties arise
Evidence of Improvement
• Completed recent semester without failing courses
• Demonstrated improvement compared to earlier academic performance
The primary focus of my academic plan is to rebuild my academic foundation by retaking courses in which I previously received failing grades. Addressing these courses is necessary before I can progress academically or consider any future program direction, including areas. My focus is first on demonstrating sustained academic stability.
If reinstated, I will register in three courses per semester. While I may request an increased course load in the future if I am managing well, starting with a reduced load is the most responsible decision to ensure consistency. In the past, I attempted to maintain a full course load despite difficulty managing my health and workload, which contributed to falling behind. I am now prioritizing sustainability and early intervention over pushing through unsustainably.
Since beginning psychiatric treatment and medication, I have noticed improved consistency in my ability to focus, manage stress, and maintain daily routines. While recovery is ongoing, this has allowed me to begin rebuilding structure in a way that was not previously possible.
I will continue with my medication, and therapy as needed. A key change is that I now recognize the importance of seeking support early rather than waiting until I am overwhelmed.
If reinstated, I will also actively use academic and wellness supports from the beginning of the term. This includes student academic success services for my writing, and study strategies, as well as the learning commons for structured academic support and learning resources.
I will also engage with student wellness services for counselling and mental health support when needed. These services will be used proactively rather than as a last resort.
Academically, I will structure each semester from the beginning by mapping all deadlines and breaking them into weekly goals to maintain consistent progress throughout the term. My main issue in the past was inconsistency and falling behind, and this system is designed specifically to prevent that pattern from repeating.
I will also communicate earlier with instructors and teaching assistants if I experience difficulty in any course, rather than isolating myself and delaying support until problems become unmanageable.
I have already shown some improvement despite ongoing challenges, including completing my most recent semester without failing any courses. While this remains below academic expectations, it reflects progress compared to previous performance and shows that improvement was already beginning prior to full treatment and structured support.
If given the opportunity, I am committed to following this plan consistently, continuing treatment, engaging with supports, and demonstrating through sustained performance that I can meet the university’s academic expectations.
Thank you so much for your consideration
Yeseo Lee
20493717
June 12th, 2026
Overview of Academic Plan
1. Academic Foundation
• Retake previously failed courses to rebuild foundational knowledge
• Address academic gaps before thinking about progressing or changing programs
2. Course Load
• Register in 3 courses per semester if reinstated
• Begin with reduced workload to ensure consistency and stability
3. Health and Treatment
• Continue psychiatric treatment, medication, and therapy as needed
• Focus on early intervention rather than delayed support seeking
• Maintain stability in daily routines
4. Queen’s Support Services
• Student Academic Success Services (SASS): Getting help with my writing, study strategies, academic skills
• Student Wellness Services: counselling and mental health support
5. Academic Structure
• Plan each semester in advance by mapping deadlines
• Break assignments into weekly goals
• Review classes daily
6. Communication Strategy
• Contact instructors and TAs early when difficulties arise
Evidence of Improvement
• Completed recent semester without failing courses
• Demonstrated improvement compared to earlier academic performance
The primary focus of my academic plan is to rebuild my academic foundation by retaking courses in which I previously received failing grades. Addressing these courses is necessary before I can progress academically or consider any future program direction, including areas. My focus is first on demonstrating sustained academic stability.
If reinstated, I will register in three courses per semester. While I may request an increased course load in the future if I am managing well, starting with a reduced load is the most responsible decision to ensure consistency. In the past, I attempted to maintain a full course load despite difficulty managing my health and workload, which contributed to falling behind. I am now prioritizing sustainability and early intervention over pushing through unsustainably.
Since beginning psychiatric treatment and medication, I have noticed improved consistency in my ability to focus, manage stress, and maintain daily routines. While recovery is ongoing, this has allowed me to begin rebuilding structure in a way that was not previously possible.
I will continue with my medication, and therapy as needed. A key change is that I now recognize the importance of seeking support early rather than waiting until I am overwhelmed.
If reinstated, I will also actively use academic and wellness supports from the beginning of the term. This includes student academic success services for my writing, and study strategies, as well as the learning commons for structured academic support and learning resources.
I will also engage with student wellness services for counselling and mental health support when needed. These services will be used proactively rather than as a last resort.
Academically, I will structure each semester from the beginning by mapping all deadlines and breaking them into weekly goals to maintain consistent progress throughout the term. My main issue in the past was inconsistency and falling behind, and this system is designed specifically to prevent that pattern from repeating.
I will also communicate earlier with instructors and teaching assistants if I experience difficulty in any course, rather than isolating myself and delaying support until problems become unmanageable.
I have already shown some improvement despite ongoing challenges, including completing my most recent semester without failing any courses. While this remains below academic expectations, it reflects progress compared to previous performance and shows that improvement was already beginning prior to full treatment and structured support.
If given the opportunity, I am committed to following this plan consistently, continuing treatment, engaging with supports, and demonstrating through sustained performance that I can meet the university’s academic expectations.
Thank you so much for your consideration