My estimation on what contributed to my dismal academic performance
As I reflect on my fall term, it was certainly interesting filled with challenges and opportunities in equal measure. Despite this, I ended up attaining poor academic performance. Based on my estimation, there are different factors that contributed to the fall of my academic performance. Poor management is perhaps the most comprehensive factor that led to my dismal academic performance. To be precise, I did not plan my time well; hence, I ended up spending little of my time studying the course concepts that we were taught during the fall term. As a result, I did not complete my homework and other assigned class project on time. Due to lack of planning, I ended up procrastinating my assignments and soon I was caught with time and had to submit incomplete assignments.
External factors that contributed to my dismal academic performance
On another note, I also faced certain external factors that contributed to the fall of my academic performance. Precisely, I was faced with challenging personal issues, which made me lose concentration on my course work. It was during sometime last semester that I was separated from my spouse. As such, I was I was left alone to look after my three toddlers. This was the worst experience that has ever occurred to me, and it had a colossal effect on my studies. In fact, this experience made it difficult for me to cope with school and home chores.
The services that I took advantage of at the fall term to improve my academic performance
Amidst the above mentioned experiences, I took advantage of various services in order to improve my academic performance. I sought help from Hartwick Collage’s advisory and learning resource centre whereby I was given guidance on how to cope with my school and home chores, which had played a colossal role on reducing my academic performance. In addition, I enrolled for tutorial programs with a private tutor who helped me understand various course concepts. It is also crucial to note that study groups offer a comprehensive platform that enhances improvement of in the academic performance of students who are struggling academic wise. As such, I joined hands together with some of my course mates whereby we formed a study group. This study group was important in that I consulted my fellow study group members on the concepts taught on classes that I did not manage to attend.
Changes that I will make to resolve the above issues and succeed academically
Having identified the primary factors that precipitated the fall in my academic performance, I have devised different strategies that would allow me to cope up with the issues and succeed academically. With regards to time management, I have streamlined all my activities in order to assure that I allocate more time for study. In fact, I have developed a time plan that is structured in such a way that assignments are the priority tasks to be completed within the given deadlines. In addition, this time plan will allow me to identify extracurricular activities that I need to forsake in order to allow more time for studying. With regards to the personal issues that may jeopardize my concentration, I have sought help from a counsellor, who will help me sort any arising personal issues.
Strategies that I will employ to improve my academic standing
I have devised different strategies that would allow me to succeed academically. Above all, I have identified my learning style of preference, which is logical learning style. This style entails use of logic, and reasoning, which is essential in enhancing learning of core course concepts. As such, I will utilize this style to allow me grasp all core course concepts taught in class. Certainly, this will allow me to excel in my academic realm. In addition, I have learned that learning in groups is crucial in enhancing student performance. Similarly, I will employ this as one of my learning style whereby I will form a study group with my fellow students. This will be crucial since it will allow me to brainstorm with my colleagues in discussing various academic issues. In conclusion, I do understand that academic excellence does not occur in isolation, but calls for hard work, discipline, and ability to work under pressure. For this reason, I promise to work hard in order to assure my success once I am reinstated to your institution.
