Appeals from international students
Studying abroad is not easy, and it is exam essay season again! During this period, it is necessary to answer all aspects of the "appeal" so as not to encounter some unexpected situations in this exam essay season. Don't panic, grab this life-saving straw:
What are the circumstances in which an appeal applies?
According to experience, everyone's situation can be roughly divided into the following categories:
1. Before the results are released: the examination paper cannot be completed, and an extension is required; The exam paper is submitted late and exceeds the deadline; After the test has just been completed or the paper is submitted, I think it is very likely to fail. How to respond to the appeal: In special cases, please apply before or within one week after the test. At this point, the appeal you submit is not called an appeal, but rather a mitigated situation (MC) or extenuating circumstances (EC) or an external situation (EC). Simply put: you mention to the school that you have encountered some special circumstances in your exam or essay. The situation you are in is disturbed by external factors that cause your performance to not reflect your true level. Convince the school to give you an extra chance to be fair and just.
2. Scoring: exam cheating, high repetition rate of exam papers, problematic reference formats, plagiarism of exam papers, collusion, suspected ghostwriting, etc.
During the grading process, in these cases, grades are generally removed from the grading system and submitted to the relevant school examination committee group for investigation, i.e. the conduct has been suspected of academic misconduct and has been submitted to the school. The investigation team conducts the investigation. Investigations typically include hearings. The hearing is an opportunity to defend yourself and clear yourself of your suspicions of academic misconduct. Depending on the interpretation and performance of the hearing, the school investigation team will give different results. If the hearing is not clearly stated, a follow-up appeal can still be filed.
3. After the results are released: suspend the exam and suspend the thesis.
The third category is to produce results directly. Some schools can have the opportunity to make up the exam, but it should be noted that the make-up exam generally has the highest score. If the make-up exam continues to be suspended or there is no retake, it can only be appealed.
What is the result of a successful study abroad appeal?
The corresponding result is as follows:
First case:
Successful postponement of the examination paper; Late submission of papers or assignments will not be deducted points; The application for subjects is suspended, there is no upper limit on scores, and the opportunity to make up for the examination is directly given.
The second case:
The outcome of the hearing of the complaint is all-encompassing. I will post another article about the hearing for you, including but not limited to: direct distribution, deduction of points, re-voting Re-grading, etc.
Third case:
Extra make-up exam opportunities are given, and there are very few cases of direct improvement of scores.
What is the reason for the success of the appeal?
The appeal of international students is the reason, and the relevant position should be selected in the appeal application. These positions can be found in the rules and regulations of the school, which means that the situations that can be appealed are also listed. Don't trust some pit agents who say they have their own unique way of creating that attraction. If you go beyond the school's original position to appeal, it will definitely not pass! All claims should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. However, if you simply argue with the school, there is a problem with the grading system, and you feel that the school or the teacher is targeting yourself, there is no potential evidence that it will not succeed, because it is challenging the academic authority of the school. The secret to success is to find your own reasons. During this time, I encountered some external force majeure factors that caused me to perform poorly. I insert events into the timeline so I can easily succeed. Of course, the degree of this matter must be grasped well, and the time period must also be grasped, so that the school will not feel that it is impossible to carry out follow-up learning. However, the hearing will be different. Please refer to the above link to the hearing science sharing for your reference.
What else is needed than a good reason for appeal?
There must be matching evidence and a reasonable logical explanation of the letter. Evidence is very important. Please be careful not to purchase sick slips from small workshops. Many of them are fake. The UK report is inconsistent. A few days later, the doctor prescribed it, it must be fake, it is easy to check, check it and withdraw from school! Some agencies sent a 300-word explanatory letter without going into the details. Nature is unqualified. Besides, there is nothing to keep secret. Everyone's situation is certainly different and cannot be applied. If any organization is reluctant to have the material hidden. It is estimated that there is something wrong with the content you sent. You have to be careful.
When should I submit an appeal?
If you would like to postpone your exam/submit your essay, or if you think there is a high probability of failing an exam, please submit it before or within a week of your exam. The appeal you submit at this point is not called an appeal, but rather mitigated circumstances (MC) or extenuating circumstances (EC). The application submitted at this stage is also the most likely to succeed, otherwise it will delay you, and the appeal will ask you to explain why you did not submit this part of the application in advance.
If you are investigated for academic misconduct such as cheating or plagiarism, the school will send a specific email notification, which will also indicate the time of submission of materials or hearings. If the hearing fails, subsequent appeals are generally submitted within 5-14 business days.
The remaining missed subjects can be submitted within 10-20 days after the results are announced. Each school has its own set time limit. Enter the school name + appeal deadline to find it.
The deadline for appeals is important! ! Can't delay!! The longer the school drags on, the lazier you become to care about you!! And the more material you need to submit, explain why it takes so long!
Who do you apply for an appeal to? Will it leave a bad impression on the teacher? Will it be harder to pass an exam or essay later?
The appeal shall be examined by the special competent authority and the results of the review shall be made. The course teacher has only one right to know, and for the sake of fairness and justice, there is no way to influence the process and results of the review. I've had a few situations. The school encourages everyone to apply for the school, and the school will consider it as appropriate. Therefore, you do not have to think that this behavior will leave a bad impression on the teacher. As long as the material is ok, the teacher will not make a fuss without reason. I suspect that teachers in some courses are more responsible. They will also send emails or interviews to find out about students, care about students, and help you get through appeals. As for the later exams or essays, you can do whatever you want, and the appeal will naturally not affect the score.
How long does it take to appeal? When do you usually know the results?
We are here to help you prepare the full set of materials within 5 working days. The average waiting time after submission per school is about 20 days to 1 month. In fact, it depends on the speed at which the school's cases are processed during that time period. This is the peak period for appeals in September and can take anywhere from a month and a half to two months. Be patient and wait, there will be an answer. After exceeding the expected response time of the school, you can occasionally send an email to inquire about the situation and urge the school. That hearing was different, which was always about making a quick decision, and the results would be available within about a week of the hearing.
If the appeal is passed, what should I do later? When can I schedule an exam or submit a paper? What if my visa expires?
The appeal must have a result. A formal result letter will be sent to the mailbox. If the appeal is approved in the email, the student will be notified to contact his or her college teacher, and the appeal team has also notified the college teacher and asked them to arrange the time for the student to take the exam or submit the paper as soon as possible. The timing of the paper is usually more flexible. Preparation takes about a month or two and can be submitted online, but exams are usually taken after the next one. Polish exam season is just around the corner. If there are friends who have returned to China who have an examination room in China, they can also apply directly to participate in China. If the visa expires and there is no Chinese the exam room, the school will send a letter that you can apply for a short-term visa for 6 months and then go back to the school to take the exam.
What is the success rate of appeals? What if it fails?
Under the premise of complete inexperience, it is easy to fail, the language is not clear, the timeline is not aligned, the reasons are insufficient, the logic is flawed, the evidence is insufficient, etc., which will lead to the failure of the appeal. If you have no experience, it is recommended not to reply to school emails or blindly start complaining, because once you fail, it will be more difficult to explain later. On the other hand, for those of us who have done many cases and have experienced experience, the success rate can reach more than 95%. For us, the success rate of appeals is still quite impressive. If the first result does not pass, the school will certainly explain the reason in the results. Reasons for failure and are given time to supplement materials and explanations for students. As long as the school wants to explain it step by step, the school has no reason to get stuck and fail! There can be 2-3 rounds of appeals, the opportunities are still many, you can do it, cherish!
No matter where you are, you can apply for an appeal. You can contact the school by email. After the submission is completed, some of the department's teachers will come to you for information. These are normal phenomena. It is equally important to stay in touch with the school.
Appeal is the first line of defense in life in adversity, you can continue to play a degree, you can't let a year of study be in vain, friends! I hope you all graduate!