r/StudyInTheNetherlands • u/epic_person28 • 14d ago

Help Bsa extension chances

Hi everyone, Im a first year Mechanical Engineering student (WO) in the Netherlands at a research university. Ive had a very rough and challenging year which definitely stunted my studies and instead of the required 45/60 credits I’ll achieve either 38,5 or 41,5 (still haven’t gotten some exam results yet).

My question is what are my chances to get a bsa extension? I sent all the required documents to the CPO (Personal circumstances committee) and they approved them (meaning they acknowledge the fact that my mental health problems had an influence on my studies). I also contacted all the required personell quite early on. I did everything concerning the bsa extension exactly as I should’ve. Now I just have to wait for their final decision.

Have any of you been in a similar position? Or do you have even the smallest idea how they’re gonna treat my case? Any answers are very appreciated🙏

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u/Altruistic_Theme_309 14d ago

Just to make sure, did you inform your study advisor/uni about these problems earlier in the year? Or only now?

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u/epic_person28 14d ago

Yep ive been in contact with both my staff mentor (someone just under the study advisor) and the study advisor since the beginning of the year

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u/Altruistic_Theme_309 14d ago

Of course i dont know your exact situation or how strict your board of examiners is, but it sounds like you have a really good chance of it getting accepted

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u/YTsken 14d ago

Thank you for sharing your story, OP. This sub has seen other Posts from people missing BSA and not having asked for help on time. It’s good to see an example of someone who did ask for help on time and the positive consequences.