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I received a rejection from all the schools I applied to this year. I didn't do bad in my undergrad (3.0 GPA), but didn't achieve the GPA to be as competitive as others applying to vet-school. I was diagnosed with a learning disability in the last semester of my undergrad, but it didn't seem that diagnosis was enough. I went on to grad-school and studied like crazy for the 2 classes I had. I ended up with C's in both classes the first semester. I decided that after studying like mad and achieving only mediocre grades, there must be something else going on. I was advised to get tested for ADHD, and as it turns out I have it (minus the hyperactivity). Once I was diagnosed and have treatment, I am doing very well and my grades have very much improved. Now that I'm done with classes in my masters degree, I don't have much opportunity to show them what I can do academically (nor can I afford to continue taking classes to show my improvement). I want to include this diagnosis on my explanation statement for next year, but I am afraid it will hurt my chances. Alternatively, I feel if I include this in my explanation statement, it will explain why I haven't achieved a competitive GPA. Although, that's not the only reason I didn't do well, it is a huge factor.
I have a few questions.
1.) How many others have this same issue? Vet-students or pre-vets?
2.) If you got accepted, did you include this on your explanation statement? If so, did it help or hinder?
3.) Do any current vet-students find that having ADD/ADHD is problem in vet-school?
I have a few questions.
1.) How many others have this same issue? Vet-students or pre-vets?
2.) If you got accepted, did you include this on your explanation statement? If so, did it help or hinder?
3.) Do any current vet-students find that having ADD/ADHD is problem in vet-school?
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