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Hi everyone,
I am currently finishing up my personal statement so I can finally submit my primary (I know I'm late, but let's just ignore that for now haha). I am re-applying after receiving 1 interview invite/waitlist. A major issue with my application was my low gpa (3.33 sci, 3.5 cum) which is almost entirely due to sophomore year, during which time I was diagnosed with anxiety/depression and being prescribed a whole mess of different medications. Everything is on track now, however I realized I do not really provide an explanation anywhere in my application for the gpa drop. I know it is somewhere in my undergrad committee letter (my interviewer asked me about my situation so I know it's in there) but I was wondering if anyone thinks that I should mention this situation in my personal statement? I am really torn as to whether or not this should be brought up, and any advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much,
X
I am currently finishing up my personal statement so I can finally submit my primary (I know I'm late, but let's just ignore that for now haha). I am re-applying after receiving 1 interview invite/waitlist. A major issue with my application was my low gpa (3.33 sci, 3.5 cum) which is almost entirely due to sophomore year, during which time I was diagnosed with anxiety/depression and being prescribed a whole mess of different medications. Everything is on track now, however I realized I do not really provide an explanation anywhere in my application for the gpa drop. I know it is somewhere in my undergrad committee letter (my interviewer asked me about my situation so I know it's in there) but I was wondering if anyone thinks that I should mention this situation in my personal statement? I am really torn as to whether or not this should be brought up, and any advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much,
X