Veterinary Dismissal Letter

Dear Chair of the Academic Standards and Readmissions Committee,

I am writing to express my earnest desire for readmission into the veterinary program at Kansas State University starting this upcoming fall semester. I hope that I can convey through this letter my sincere appreciation for what this program has gifted me and the lengths I am willing to go to in order to earn back my spot as a student at Kansas State University. I would like the chance to prove that the grades I received last semester are not indicative of my passion and respect for veterinary medicine, nor do they define my potential for being an exceptional veterinarian.

Since receiving my dismissal letter, I have been reflecting on where things went well for me this year and

I recognize that it was my actions and faults that led me to failure and that there were times where I could have studied harder or started reviewing earlier. These last two years in veterinary school have been the most challenging and demanding years of my life, but being accepted into the program is by far one of my greatest achievements. In these last few weeks, I have unfortunately experienced the bitter taste of losing the opportunity that I worked so hard to earn. I cannot quite describe the horror and disappointment I felt as I tirelessly worked to save my grades and still watched them fall, but I can say that I am determined to never feel that way again. Should I be readmitted, I am committed to achieving my goal of earning my DVM.

Firstly, I would like to explain a medical obstacle that I have been facing in the past few years that has impacted my performance in school. Around the beginning of

Throughout the last few semesters, I found that studying with others sometimes made me anxious and left me feeling like I didn’t know as much as everyone else. This is also something I want to discuss during my time with the school therapists. I feel I was holding myself back from precious resources because my anxiety made me feel inadequate. This semester I attempted to study on my own and created flashcards to quiz myself, but in doing so, I missed out on utilizing my peers’ input and materials. By staying focused and following my schedule, I will feel confident in my knowledge by the time I engage in group study and that time can become something I enjoy and simultaneously learn from. I think planned study sessions with my classmates will also help me to stay on track and encourage me to keep up so that I can participate in the