Manage Appeals
Petition Type: New
ID: 9580
Submitted: September 21, 2022 at 8:23:49 PM
First Name: Yuren
Last Name: Xia
Student Number: 20148705
Email: 18yx61@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: STAT and MUSC
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: STAT 463
Term: Fall
Year: 2022
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Devon Lin
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean (Academic),
I am appealing the Faculty??s decision to add STAT 463 (Fall, 2022).
The issue other than being late than the official enrollment day is that adding this course exceeds the maximum workload of 18 units per term. It would be 3 units on top of those, so I kindly ask for your permission to add it as my 7th course in 2022 Fall.
I am late for the enrollment because I was not clear about the appealing purpose and process. Also it took some time to confirm support from my instructor.
I understand that heavier workload means bigger challenges and risky outcome, and my transcript is convincing enough to show that I am not capable. However, I have thought through my study plan before making this appeal. I have reflected on my failure in the past and am determined to strike for a chance. Among the 7 courses, 3 of them are re-taken, which are familiar contents to me and I will focus on improvement. I also have considered the time needed for processing. I audited STAT 463 since week one to keep on pace. After discussing with the instructor, it is challenging but possible to have good performances for the course. I am prepared and would appreciate to have an opportunity studying it this term. Also I am willing to take the consequence to drop with financial penalty if there is difficulty following up later on.
To do better in academic, I have made study strategy plans to encounter problems of time management, academic difficulties and so on. I will use more of school resources for support. If the appeal is approved, I will treasure the chance to plan well and try my best for academic success.
Thank you for your time and consideration
Best Regards,
Yuren Xia
I am appealing the Faculty??s decision to add STAT 463 (Fall, 2022).
The issue other than being late than the official enrollment day is that adding this course exceeds the maximum workload of 18 units per term. It would be 3 units on top of those, so I kindly ask for your permission to add it as my 7th course in 2022 Fall.
I am late for the enrollment because I was not clear about the appealing purpose and process. Also it took some time to confirm support from my instructor.
I understand that heavier workload means bigger challenges and risky outcome, and my transcript is convincing enough to show that I am not capable. However, I have thought through my study plan before making this appeal. I have reflected on my failure in the past and am determined to strike for a chance. Among the 7 courses, 3 of them are re-taken, which are familiar contents to me and I will focus on improvement. I also have considered the time needed for processing. I audited STAT 463 since week one to keep on pace. After discussing with the instructor, it is challenging but possible to have good performances for the course. I am prepared and would appreciate to have an opportunity studying it this term. Also I am willing to take the consequence to drop with financial penalty if there is difficulty following up later on.
To do better in academic, I have made study strategy plans to encounter problems of time management, academic difficulties and so on. I will use more of school resources for support. If the appeal is approved, I will treasure the chance to plan well and try my best for academic success.
Thank you for your time and consideration
Best Regards,
Yuren Xia
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Among 6 enrolled courses of this term, 3 of them are courses that I failed in the past. While studying them all over again, I have found their close connections with new courses. Solidifying familiar materials helps learning deeper and wider topics; the other way round, new courses enhance understanding of basic materials from different perspectives. As I have tried attending all courses (including STAT463) in the first two weeks, I enjoy them very much so far. Being familiar with contents of repeated courses, I will focus on improvements of the assignments and plan them earlier than new courses to guarantee sufficient effort and time for all to adjust.
Through self-reflections, I can conclude that my failures were largely the outcome of an impatient and lightheaded attitude. Being confused about career path and facing abstract theories led to unwise study plans. I had a hard time concentrating which led to unproductive time consumption. As a result, I missed some assignment submissions and did not do well in submitted ones either. In summer, I did some readings and research in other fields, and realized how useful the tool of statistics can be and how it brings such a clear scope to look at the world. Now I do have the initiatives to dig instead of simply passively perceiving textbook formulas. It also has built up my interest in other advanced Statistics courses that needs the prerequisite of Stat463. It is another important reason that I want to take Stat463 this term. The way of thinking changes the method of learning, and it gives me more courage to handle heavy workloads instead of being distracted and giving up easily again.
As I am clear about my weakness, I will seek help wisely to follow up my plan. Inquiring instructors, ASUS and academic advisor timely when needed will to adjust appropriate plans towards my goals. I did not use much resource before and I am very thankful for the convenient accessibility and support. I believe that with reasonable efforts, a clear mindset and a determined attitude, challenges could be well taken.
Through self-reflections, I can conclude that my failures were largely the outcome of an impatient and lightheaded attitude. Being confused about career path and facing abstract theories led to unwise study plans. I had a hard time concentrating which led to unproductive time consumption. As a result, I missed some assignment submissions and did not do well in submitted ones either. In summer, I did some readings and research in other fields, and realized how useful the tool of statistics can be and how it brings such a clear scope to look at the world. Now I do have the initiatives to dig instead of simply passively perceiving textbook formulas. It also has built up my interest in other advanced Statistics courses that needs the prerequisite of Stat463. It is another important reason that I want to take Stat463 this term. The way of thinking changes the method of learning, and it gives me more courage to handle heavy workloads instead of being distracted and giving up easily again.
As I am clear about my weakness, I will seek help wisely to follow up my plan. Inquiring instructors, ASUS and academic advisor timely when needed will to adjust appropriate plans towards my goals. I did not use much resource before and I am very thankful for the convenient accessibility and support. I believe that with reasonable efforts, a clear mindset and a determined attitude, challenges could be well taken.
Documentation
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Documentation Detail: The instructor's permission that I am acceptable in the class
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Documentation Detail: Approvement from Undergraduate Chair
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Documentation Detail: Specific requirements in Degree Plan