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JimmyDoc45

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Hello everyone I’m having a hard time with this: How do I discuss bad grades in my personal statement? Or should I just avoid them completely?

Also is somebody able to read over my personal statement it would greatly be appreciated!

Thank you again!
 
The personal statement is not the place to discuss grades. You should usually avoid drawing attention to a negative unless directly asked in a prompt.

Please see the below thread for personal statement readers and follow the instructions provided in the first post:

 
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