Q&A: Can I talk about a mental illness on my college applications as a reason for a dip in my grades?
Q&A: Can I talk about a mental illness on my college applications as a reason for a dip in my grades?

As an on-again, off-again admissions reader, I’ve always been trained to take into account extenuating circumstances like an illness (in whatever form) or death in the family when evaluating an applicant’s profile.

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Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major?
Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major?

Depends. If your application is for graduate school where you generally already have a field of study chosen, or for direct admission into an undergrad college like X University’s College of Education, you should definitely tie your main application essay into your future major or focus area.

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Admissions Essays, College Admissions, Grad School, High School, Personal Statements, Questions and Answers, AcademicsJoy Turnerquestions, college admissions, personal statement Comment