Do school consider extenuating circumstances?

[emtthink]

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Do you think that schools will consider extenuating circumstances. My sophomore year my sister was diagnosed with cancer, and she ended up dying during my junior year, during that time when I was trying to split time with her and school my grades slipped, I did replace the grades in those classes with much better ones, but I am wondering if the schools will consider this?

 

[Rob C]

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[Goro]

When I see early poor performance followed by excellent performance, OR a sudden but reversible dip in performance, I'll often ask an interviewee to explain it. You circumstances are certainly understandable. My sympathathies to you, and I expect you'll fine with applications and interviews. By bouncing back, you've shown your resilience.

 

[emtthink]

Thank you Goro, I appreciate your input especially from someone on an admissions committee🙂

 

[FrkyBgStok]

sorry for your loss. bad grades need to be explained with a good excuse. you have a very good excuse. if you had good grades, bad, and then good again, they will definitely understand.