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Dear Sir/ Madam,
The purpose of this letter is to explain the reason behind my poor academic performance in the past year. I have undergone tremendous emotional and psychological stress due to the demise of my father. The loss of a loved one always has a severe impact on a person’s mental and emotional state. However, in my case, my suffering was increased manifold due to the fact that I live alone. The lack of family support during this testing time further hindered my ability to cope with this great bereavement and hence, I found myself incapable of focusing on even the most basic, day to day aspects of my life. As a result, my academics suffered and I was not able to perform as well as I would have under normal circumstances.
However, I have now come to realize that life goes on and acknowledge the dire need for me to attend to my education. I am acutely aware of the importance that this degree holds for my future and am not sincerely and wholeheartedly dedicated towards achieving the standards set by Concordia for its students. As proof of my continued efforts towards addressing my emotional and mental distress, I have sought medical attention and am currently undergoing psychiatric treatment. This has greatly helped me to cope with the loss of my father and I am now able to focus my efforts towards the completion of my degree.
I am certain that, considering the circumstances that led to my poor performance in the past year, I will be given a chance to set my academic record right. Should I be given this opportunity, I assure you that I will make every possible effort to maintain a satisfactory level of academic achievement. I thank you in advance for your understanding and look forward to your response.
