I finished the HSC in 08' with a UAI of 90.25
I began my science degree at UNSW in 09, but halfway through the semester, I started getting bouts of pretty severe anxiety which had a massive impact on me. Anyway, I ended up failing that semester, and quit my degree right afterwards, way too depressed to go on. This continued until I finally revealed everything to my family and they helped me to overcome it.
Now I'm really looking forward to entering uni again!
I've applied through UAC and have put down Economics and Arts @ USyd. I've been researching on USyd entry requirements, and from their website they say:
"Your results from tertiary study will only be considered if you have been enrolled for at least one full-time year or an equivalent period part-time. "
However, they also state:
"Applicants with a record of failure at tertiary study are less competitive for a place than those with a successful academic history. A record of exclusion will normally prevent applicants from gaining admission into any undergraduate course.
If you have been excluded from a degree course you will not be considered for admission unless you have successfully undertaken study at a similar course level since the exclusion or you are able to provide a satisfactory explanation with appropriate supporting documentation. See the section below on special consideration for admission for more information on how to make this submission."
However, I didn't go to a psychologist or professional to overcome my hypochondria, so I have no proof that it was the reason behind my poor marks. If they think I'm an idiot just because of a single semester that was poor, they won't accept me.
Am I right to be worrying? What would be the best thing for me to do at the moment? Should I write a letter or something to the uni? It just seems really daunting because unis seem so impersonal. If I write a letter they'll just read it and throw it out (at least that's what I tell myself).
Any advice or suggestions would be really appreciated!!!</SPAN>
I began my science degree at UNSW in 09, but halfway through the semester, I started getting bouts of pretty severe anxiety which had a massive impact on me. Anyway, I ended up failing that semester, and quit my degree right afterwards, way too depressed to go on. This continued until I finally revealed everything to my family and they helped me to overcome it.
Now I'm really looking forward to entering uni again!
I've applied through UAC and have put down Economics and Arts @ USyd. I've been researching on USyd entry requirements, and from their website they say:
"Your results from tertiary study will only be considered if you have been enrolled for at least one full-time year or an equivalent period part-time. "
However, they also state:
"Applicants with a record of failure at tertiary study are less competitive for a place than those with a successful academic history. A record of exclusion will normally prevent applicants from gaining admission into any undergraduate course.
If you have been excluded from a degree course you will not be considered for admission unless you have successfully undertaken study at a similar course level since the exclusion or you are able to provide a satisfactory explanation with appropriate supporting documentation. See the section below on special consideration for admission for more information on how to make this submission."
However, I didn't go to a psychologist or professional to overcome my hypochondria, so I have no proof that it was the reason behind my poor marks. If they think I'm an idiot just because of a single semester that was poor, they won't accept me.
Am I right to be worrying? What would be the best thing for me to do at the moment? Should I write a letter or something to the uni? It just seems really daunting because unis seem so impersonal. If I write a letter they'll just read it and throw it out (at least that's what I tell myself).
Any advice or suggestions would be really appreciated!!!</SPAN>
