Academic Suspension Question

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ellogoverna

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I recently completed two retakes from a community college(I only took two classes, both pre reqs for med school, at this community college because they were offered online). I switched the two F's to A's. Unfortunately one of the requirements to remain on good academic standing at this college is to have successfully completed 2/3rds of all credits attempted, and I have only successfully completed 50%. I have filled out the AACOMAS application with the information regarding my Academic Suspension.

My question is will this hurt me with my application? I do not want to take any more classes at this particular college because I do not need any more undergraduate courses to apply and I also do not wish to spend more money than I have to.

My stats are 3.3/3.3/33 and I am a non trad.

Thanks for your help!
 
Just explain truthfully in PS, secondaries and at interviews, and you'll be OK


ellogoverna said:
I recently completed two retakes from a community college(I only took two classes, both pre reqs for med school, at this community college because they were offered online). I switched the two F's to A's. Unfortunately one of the requirements to remain on good academic standing at this college is to have successfully completed 2/3rds of all credits attempted, and I have only successfully completed 50%. I have filled out the AACOMAS application with the information regarding my Academic Suspension.

My question is will this hurt me with my application? I do not want to take any more classes at this particular college because I do not need any more undergraduate courses to apply and I also do not wish to spend more money than I have to.

My stats are 3.3/3.3/33 and I am a non trad.

Thanks for your help!
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I didn't complete the credits the first time through because I was hired to a new job and wasn't able to devote any time to the classes(flying out for training, meetings, etc.). I thought I had withdrawn from them, but found out I did not complete that process. I didn't take any more credits because I didn't want to spend any more money on undergrad classes that I did not need.
 
ellogoverna said:
I didn't complete the credits the first time through because I was hired to a new job and wasn't able to devote any time to the classes(flying out for training, meetings, etc.). I thought I had withdrawn from them, but found out I did not complete that process. I didn't take any more credits because I didn't want to spend any more money on undergrad classes that I did not need.
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Implies you are irresponsible and lack observatory skills. Maybe you could find better words to say the same thing.
 
I understand the criticism, and thanks for your opinion on it. I will rework my explanation for any interviews I might be offered!
 
I had some drops on my transcript and I wasn't asked about them. Definitely have an answer though if asked and transition it into something positive.
 
ellogoverna said:
Irresponsible because I accepted a new job and tried a new career path.....
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Did you or did you not get put on academic suspension and are now wondering whether or not this will hurt your chances....?

You're not irresponsible for accepting a new job and trying a new career path. It could be argued that you're irresponsible because you allowed this to happen. Although, I'm not making that argument...
 
ellogoverna said:
Irresponsible because I accepted a new job and tried a new career path.....
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ellogoverna said:
I understand the criticism, and thanks for your opinion on it. I will rework my explanation for any interviews I might be offered!
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I'm not here to attack you but to point out possible problems. I understand getting a job is something responsible. However, doing something responsible like getting a job doesn't preclude you from doing something irresponsible which was not to make sure you actually withdrew. Personally, I think you'd get much further by acknowledging your mistake than to take the defensive.
 
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