Appeal For Academic Dismissal: A Sample Essay For Inspiration & Mimicking

This is a letter to appeal the decision regarding my academic dismissal from the College of Business as of Spring 2016. I was dismissed in response to my GPA dropping below the required 2.0 that is necessary to remain enrolled and was unable to correct this oversight in time. The reason for this has to do with my current condition, as I am ADHD and have somewhat recently switched medications. Regardless of why this was necessary the results have been rather negative thus far and have reflected poorly on my academic habits. The side effects have made lose my appetite, experience bouts of insomnia, and have created intense periods of depression that cause a serious decline in motivation. As a result I have not only been sleeping in class but engaging in risky behaviors such as gambling, drinking, and making poor social choices.
At this time I cannot meet with my psychiatrist as he is Houston, Texas, which is much too far away to be convenient. I can however have him write a letter detailing the switch in medications if need be. Also, I have the proof in a detailed list that I received from Walgreens, where I pick up my medications, that I did in fact switch to different meds in January 2016. Currently I have switched back to my regular medication and the difference is as obvious as night and day, as I have regained my motivation and good sense, can sleep and eat regularly, and am wholly grateful to be back on an even keel.
If allowed to re-enroll in courses I fully intend to attend all classes and arrive early or on time as I did prior to switching medications. I also plan to spend a minimum of 2 hours per class on homework and study after lectures, and have a plan that will allow me to exercise, eat healthier, and manage my time in a more effective manner. I will not be staying up late, going out, or staying up past 11 in the evening. This will allow me to up at 7 and ready to start the day so that I might make the most of my time while in class.
Upon retaining my academic advisor I plan to attend all meetings and be alert as well as attentive as I did in previous semesters. I am well aware of the importance of keeping an advisor to help me through the process of selecting classes that are an accurate fit for the discipline I have selected to follow. My desire is to work as much with my advisor as possible to insure that I am on the right track and continue to do what is needed. I will do all I can to take such advice and make it work towards the completion of my coursework and the betterment of my college career.
My plan is also to raise my GPA to above 3.0 as it was in previous semesters. I am also
planning to become more active in volunteer work and clubs on campus once again, as I found
them both enjoyable and well-suited to the furthering of my intended goals. I also wish to write
sincere letters of apology to all those I have hurt and/or disappointed in this trying time, as they
deserve no less. I will own up to my mistakes and strive to do better, and am throwing myself upon the mercy of the Committee to decide my fate. My only hope is that you will allow me to continue on with my path so that I can show what I am capable of and that I am worth taking such a chance. If I am not allowed to re-enroll I will accept that decision and seek enrollment elsewhere so that I might have another chance to complete what I began, using the plan I have described above. Thank you for taking the time to read this, I humbly await your decision.