Petition Letter
182 Helen Street
Kingston, Ontario
K7L4P4
16sweg@queensu.ca
613-539-1087
Re: Samuel Gray, Student ID 20054783
To Whom it May Concern,
I am writing to appeal my probationary period, and request that I may continue to my 3rd year Bachelor of Science studies in Statistics.
During my probationary year I have improved my GPA, despite failing math 281. My first semester GPA was 1.74, and my second semester GPA was 1.78. This is a marked improvement from first year, when my GPA was 1.33 for both terms. Transitioning from high-school to first year university and living in residence proved to be more difficult than I had expected. I am an organized person by nature, who always schedules and follows through with daily homework and course reviews. This transition process experience led me to change a few things for my probationary second year. I lived at home which helped me maintain a consistent routine, and quiet place away from campus to study more effectively. As well, I took fewer courses in second year and found having four instead of five courses per term worked better for me. I was able to achieve in the B range for the first time.
Reflecting on my experience with Math 281, I realize that I didn't always know what I did not know. The course content is intense. I did consult before midterm with recent graduate Ian Chew, but realize I should have talked to him sooner. Since I was doing relatively well on the homework assignments, I feel I was misled into feeling more confident to face the intensity of challenge presented on both the midterm and final exams. The homework assignments accounted for very little weighting in the course, and did not provide the feedback I needed, nor were consistent with the exam in intensity. It takes time to learn how to navigate the university system and I feel my plan for next year will show I can do it more effectively.
I appreciate your consideration of my appeal. I would be happy to add to my plan anything additional you deem critical to my success.
Sincerely,
Sam Gray, Student ID 20054783
Kingston, Ontario
K7L4P4
16sweg@queensu.ca
613-539-1087
Re: Samuel Gray, Student ID 20054783
To Whom it May Concern,
I am writing to appeal my probationary period, and request that I may continue to my 3rd year Bachelor of Science studies in Statistics.
During my probationary year I have improved my GPA, despite failing math 281. My first semester GPA was 1.74, and my second semester GPA was 1.78. This is a marked improvement from first year, when my GPA was 1.33 for both terms. Transitioning from high-school to first year university and living in residence proved to be more difficult than I had expected. I am an organized person by nature, who always schedules and follows through with daily homework and course reviews. This transition process experience led me to change a few things for my probationary second year. I lived at home which helped me maintain a consistent routine, and quiet place away from campus to study more effectively. As well, I took fewer courses in second year and found having four instead of five courses per term worked better for me. I was able to achieve in the B range for the first time.
Reflecting on my experience with Math 281, I realize that I didn't always know what I did not know. The course content is intense. I did consult before midterm with recent graduate Ian Chew, but realize I should have talked to him sooner. Since I was doing relatively well on the homework assignments, I feel I was misled into feeling more confident to face the intensity of challenge presented on both the midterm and final exams. The homework assignments accounted for very little weighting in the course, and did not provide the feedback I needed, nor were consistent with the exam in intensity. It takes time to learn how to navigate the university system and I feel my plan for next year will show I can do it more effectively.
I appreciate your consideration of my appeal. I would be happy to add to my plan anything additional you deem critical to my success.
Sincerely,
Sam Gray, Student ID 20054783