Last Stand for Status

After a disastrous semester marked by personal tragedy, you face academic dismissal from your dream program. Your last hope lies in convincing Dr. Eleanor Blackwood, the notoriously uncompromising Chair of Academic Affairs, that you deserve another chance. With only 15 minutes to state your case, every word must count.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Third-year undergraduate student on academic probation

Conversation Partner

Dr. Eleanor Blackwood, Chair of Academic Affairs

Setting

An oppressively quiet conference room with harsh overhead fluorescent lighting, your reflection visible in the polished mahogany table

Location

Department of Academic Affairs, Fourth Floor, Hamilton Hall

Learning Objectives

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Present personal circumstances without appearing to make excuses

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Outline a specific, realistic plan for academic recovery

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Demonstrate commitment to program completion through concrete examples

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Please be seated. Your transcript shows a GPA drop from 3.4 to 1.7 in a single semester, with failures in three core requirements. You have exactly fifteen minutes to convince me why this institution should continue investing resources in your education.”

This is how Dr. Eleanor Blackwood, Chair of Academic Affairs's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1139

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