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Appeal results to complete my degree at George Brown | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene
What's in this episode
Well, I didn't see this one coming... In this deeply personal episode, I share the whole story behind my recent academic appeal to George Brown College after being declined admission to the S305 Honours Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion program in October 2024. The original reasoning was that 21-year-old Irene went to the "wrong" school 17 years ago. One that didn't prepare 39-year-old Irene for the academic journey of an online degree completion program. This episode covers every step of the journey, from the initial application process to receiving the decision and ultimately crafting my formal appeal. I also read the full appeal letter and reflected on what it means to advocate for yourself, especially in an academic setting. Whether you're a dental professional considering a degree completion program or someone who’s ever felt the weight of rejection and the courage it takes to respond, this episode is for you. Let’s discuss the complexities of higher education, professional growth, and the sometimes nonlinear paths we must take. What you'll hear in this episode: Why I applied to the S305 Bachelor’s program The Initial reasons why I was declined and the re