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[DyersEve]

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When I apply to med schools should I mention my ADD? I was diagnosed with it late (midway through my Sophomore year of college). Since then I've started taking Ritalin among other things and my grades have improved quite significantly. Would it be a good idea to point this out to them or would it sound like I'm making lame excuses? I know that they're not going to disregard my bad grades, but on my transcript they will see a pattern of steady improvement since that time.

I apologize if all these posts sounds like "newb" questions.

 

[erleichda]

When I apply to med schools should I mention my ADD? I was diagnosed with it late (midway through my Sophomore year of college). Since then I've started taking Ritalin among other things and my grades have improved quite significantly. Would it be a good idea to point this out to them or would it sound like I'm making lame excuses? I know that they're not going to disregard my bad grades, but on my transcript they will see a pattern of steady improvement since that time.

I apologize if all these posts sounds like "newb" questions.

It's good that your gpa has an upward trend. Have you discussed your ADD with any of your LOR writers? If you have, it may be a good idea to talk to them about mentioning it briefly in an LOR.

 

[Raven Feather]

No, I would not mention it. If your grades were mentioned at an interview, I would just say that you were having medical issues and received the appropriate treatment or what not. I don't think they need to get in your business.

 

[JakeHarley]

That's a tough one....if your GPA was absolutely terrible to begin with, or your overall is low even with the upward trend, you are going to end up being asked about it and will have to explain it somehow.

I agree that you are not obligated to disclose your complete personal medical history....its none of their business. At the same time, they shouldn't be holding your condition or its treatment against you.

Bottom line: Don't lay it out specifically unless asked specifically. I like how Raven put it....use that. That's my vote.

Good luck!