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Petition Type: New
ID: 1200
Submitted: June 14, 2015 at 9:32:37 PM
First Name: Mingyang
Last Name: He
Student Number: 10030360
Email: 1mh22@queensu.ca
Degree Program: GEN
Plan: ECON
Level of Study: 4
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Dr. Johanne Bénard,
I'm writing this letter to appeal the requirement to withdraw decision from the Faculty of Arts and Science due to extenuating medical circumstances. I would like to have the opportunity to explain my circumstances and ask that I be allowed to remain in school and continue to demonstrate that I am able to succeed.
In spite of a difficult start in my academic life, I have retaken all the required and some elective courses that I failed in second year. My GPA has largely increased after this year. However, unfortunately due to some study pressure and family issues which happened last year, I have had a reoccurrence of depression and insomnia which has seriously affected my academic performance. I had to take psychotherapy consistently for several months. This depression episode was not as severe as two years ago, but I would definitely have achieved a higher grade but I have passed all the required ECON courses. I got an average of B for ECON 212 and 222, an average of C of the three hardest ECON courses ECON 310, 320 &331. Even when I suffered from depression last term, I was able to achieve a B+ for ECON 250.
Due to an urgent illness, I had to defer two of my finals, each of them worth 60 and 80 of the final grade. I was doing a great job on these two hard courses, I have put a lot effort into the midterm and assignments. I am enrolled in three summer courses and my recent grades are: Chemistry 113, I got an A for the latest tutorial, and the accumulative assignments grade is about 85; Physics 118 with an average tutorial score of 88, and accumulative assignments score is 95; As for French P16, I got 100 for the first quiz. I think the grades above can prove that without the impact of depression I can meet academic performance standards. My GPA for fall term was 1.8 and for winter term was 1.77 -- both above the 1.6 threshold to continue, however, it is my historical average that continues to hold me back. I am confident that if I continue with my current progress, I can meet the required GPA in order to graduate with a General BA in Economics. I only require one further semester in order to complete the degree.
I'm writing this letter to appeal the requirement to withdraw decision from the Faculty of Arts and Science due to extenuating medical circumstances. I would like to have the opportunity to explain my circumstances and ask that I be allowed to remain in school and continue to demonstrate that I am able to succeed.
In spite of a difficult start in my academic life, I have retaken all the required and some elective courses that I failed in second year. My GPA has largely increased after this year. However, unfortunately due to some study pressure and family issues which happened last year, I have had a reoccurrence of depression and insomnia which has seriously affected my academic performance. I had to take psychotherapy consistently for several months. This depression episode was not as severe as two years ago, but I would definitely have achieved a higher grade but I have passed all the required ECON courses. I got an average of B for ECON 212 and 222, an average of C of the three hardest ECON courses ECON 310, 320 &331. Even when I suffered from depression last term, I was able to achieve a B+ for ECON 250.
Due to an urgent illness, I had to defer two of my finals, each of them worth 60 and 80 of the final grade. I was doing a great job on these two hard courses, I have put a lot effort into the midterm and assignments. I am enrolled in three summer courses and my recent grades are: Chemistry 113, I got an A for the latest tutorial, and the accumulative assignments grade is about 85; Physics 118 with an average tutorial score of 88, and accumulative assignments score is 95; As for French P16, I got 100 for the first quiz. I think the grades above can prove that without the impact of depression I can meet academic performance standards. My GPA for fall term was 1.8 and for winter term was 1.77 -- both above the 1.6 threshold to continue, however, it is my historical average that continues to hold me back. I am confident that if I continue with my current progress, I can meet the required GPA in order to graduate with a General BA in Economics. I only require one further semester in order to complete the degree.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Academic Plan:
I'm planning to use more resources on campus, seeking for more help during my study, also attend some study workshops and exam workshops to release the nervous before exams. Moreover, I will book appointments with the academic advisor from our faculty for more advice on my academic plan. I will also continue to have the care necessary to continue to manage my mental health.
I'm planning to use more resources on campus, seeking for more help during my study, also attend some study workshops and exam workshops to release the nervous before exams. Moreover, I will book appointments with the academic advisor from our faculty for more advice on my academic plan. I will also continue to have the care necessary to continue to manage my mental health.
Documentation
Professional Letter: Medical Note-2.pdf