do this more human I am requesting readmission to Cerritos College and wish to explain my previous substandard academic performance. My academic difficulties were mainly due to extensive work commitments and economic hardship. As an independent individual, I had to work long hours to meet my financial obligations, including attorney's fees, which left me with limited time and energy for my studies. The financial strain also added to my stress, making it hard to focus on academics. To improve my performance, I have created a more structured schedule to better balance work and study time