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Petition Type: New
ID: 13760
Submitted: December 7, 2025 at 4:53:59 PM
First Name: Adithi
Last Name: Muthukumaresan
Pronoun: She/Her
Student Number: 20335467
Email: 21am236@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BscH
Plan: LISC
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request an extension of an exam deferral
Code: PHYS 115
Term: Fall
Year: 2025
Petition Category: Request an extension of an exam deferral
Instructor's Name: Anne Topper
Component: Defer Final Exam
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Professor Topper,
I hope you are doing well. My name is Adithi Muthukumaresan and my student number is 20335467. I am writing to request academic consideration regarding my upcoming exam. Over the past several weeks, I have been experiencing significant difficulty with concentration and focus. No matter how much I try, I am unable to maintain the level of attention needed to study effectively or complete my coursework on time.
I have been experiencing significant financial pressures that have created ongoing stress and instability in my day-to-day life. These circumstances delayed my ability to register for this course, and as a result, I joined two weeks late. Starting behind made it very difficult to catch up, especially with the pace and complexity of the material. Despite putting in consistent effort, it has been challenging to stay on top of the workload. At the same time, I have also been dealing with stressful and challenging situations at home involving my parents, which has added further emotional strain. Both of these issues have placed a great deal of emotional and mental strain on me, and have created an environment that makes it extremely difficult to focus on my academic responsibilities or maintain the level of concentration needed to prepare effectively.
I have been genuinely trying to keep up with my academic responsibilities. I consistently push myself to study and complete my homework but despite my efforts, I have been unable to focus long enough or well enough to complete my work to the standard expected. This has left me feeling overwhelmed and unable to prepare adequately for my upcoming exam. Given my current circumstances, I do not believe I would be able to perform to my potential or demonstrate my true ability if I were to write it as scheduled. Therefore, I am respectfully requesting a deferral for my exam. I am extremely stressed about my final grades particularly because this is my third time retaking the course and I am anxious about not performing to my potential.
I truly hope you understand my situation, and I am kindly requesting your support and consideration please.
Thank you very much for your time and understanding.
Sincerely,
Adithi Muthukumaresan
I hope you are doing well. My name is Adithi Muthukumaresan and my student number is 20335467. I am writing to request academic consideration regarding my upcoming exam. Over the past several weeks, I have been experiencing significant difficulty with concentration and focus. No matter how much I try, I am unable to maintain the level of attention needed to study effectively or complete my coursework on time.
I have been experiencing significant financial pressures that have created ongoing stress and instability in my day-to-day life. These circumstances delayed my ability to register for this course, and as a result, I joined two weeks late. Starting behind made it very difficult to catch up, especially with the pace and complexity of the material. Despite putting in consistent effort, it has been challenging to stay on top of the workload. At the same time, I have also been dealing with stressful and challenging situations at home involving my parents, which has added further emotional strain. Both of these issues have placed a great deal of emotional and mental strain on me, and have created an environment that makes it extremely difficult to focus on my academic responsibilities or maintain the level of concentration needed to prepare effectively.
I have been genuinely trying to keep up with my academic responsibilities. I consistently push myself to study and complete my homework but despite my efforts, I have been unable to focus long enough or well enough to complete my work to the standard expected. This has left me feeling overwhelmed and unable to prepare adequately for my upcoming exam. Given my current circumstances, I do not believe I would be able to perform to my potential or demonstrate my true ability if I were to write it as scheduled. Therefore, I am respectfully requesting a deferral for my exam. I am extremely stressed about my final grades particularly because this is my third time retaking the course and I am anxious about not performing to my potential.
I truly hope you understand my situation, and I am kindly requesting your support and consideration please.
Thank you very much for your time and understanding.
Sincerely,
Adithi Muthukumaresan
Documentation
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