There can be several things in your head if you are a student. Dealing with a pile of stuff like studies, extracurriculars, exams, peers, etc., can sometimes become overwhelming, leading to one or several mistakes. While some errors are forgivable, others are not.
If a low grade or any other academic misconduct leads to a dismissal, you might want to check with your college whether they allow you to appeal academic dismissal. So you can make your mistakes right. However, under some circumstances, your college might not approve your appeal; still, there are a few things you can do to get the best out of the situation.
Options for academically dismissed students
1. Look for another college.
Even though your options are pretty limited after a dismissal, you can always look for colleges or schools that offer admissions to students with previous releases. You must do it immediately as college transfers are time sensitive, and you may not get accepted to a different college if you cross the deadline.
So as soon as you get your dismissal, you must start researching for colleges that accept transfers of dismissed students and simultaneously work on your academic appeal for your current college.
2. Reapply to the current college or school
Every school has different terms and conditions for students who want to reapply after dismissal. While some might accept the student to reapply immediately, other schools might allow the student to register a request after a year.
Depending on your reason for dismissal, some schools or colleges also need the students to earn a particular amount of credits from an accredited institution such as a local community school or college, which they will confirm once you reapply.
3. Go on a beak
While most students and parents think academic dismissal might harm their future, it can be the opposite. Academic dismissal is an opportunity for any child to think about what they want to do in their life. You may also want to introspect the reason for your dismissal. Was it because of low grades? If yes, you should figure out why you performed poorly in your exams.
Most times, students discover that the subject they were studying was not wanted they wanted to pursue, leading to lousy examination results. This could be an eye-opener, and your clouds take some time off to understand what you want to pursue. Once you figure it out, you move to the next step and begin a new journey.
Lynn Martelli is an editor at Readability. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University and has worked as an editor for over 10 years. Lynn has edited a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more. In her free time, Lynn enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends.
