Can I talk about academic difficulties during my challenge essay?

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One of my secondary prompts is
Describe a major problem you have had to deal with at some time in your life. Include how you dealt with it and how it influenced your growth.

Is it acceptable to talk about the academic difficulties I faced during my first year of college? I don't really have any other challenges I can use.

 

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We can only grow by facing challenges. Are you saying that you've never experienced any personal growth other than your college adjustment?

 

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We can only grow by facing challenges. Are you saying that you've never experienced any personal growth other than your college adjustment?

I have had a ton of growth but most of it has not been through personal problems. Of course I have had other problems but they are not things that I would want to put on my application.