I finished my first year of Dental school and ended up failing 6 courses with 1 -2% points. I have only one reason for failing my courses, which is depression that I was diagnosed with in my Fall semester. I know this is not a reason to fail so many courses but I really did study hard and still ended up failing. All I want to do is retake my first year over again, I will gladly pay another year of tuition and retake all my classes for another chance. However, the school has decided to dismiss me without any chance of remediating any classes over the summer. I need to know my options, I have 5 days to appeal the decision which goes in front of a panel. Should I hire a lawyer, would that pressure help in my chances to get back into school? Please I am willing to do everything and anything. Thank you for any advice.