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For some of the mandatory special experiences/adversity essays (such as Baylor's) I am considering discussing my hip surgery and recent diagnosis of being allergic to soy, eggs, and dairy (completely unrelated). For Baylor's question specifically (Indicate any special experiences, unusual factors or other information you feel would be helpful in evaluating you, including, but not limited to, education, employment, extracurricular activities, prevailing over adversity) this would not be the main focus of the essay, rather, I'm planning on discussing my "unique" ECs (band, Krav Maga, Fencing, marathon), and then addressing the "adversity" part at the end.
My question is whether I should include the surgery and allergy diagnosis, since they had zero impact on my grades or other measurable parts of my application. These two things were major milestones in my life, as I had to change my lifestyle significantly after each one. However, I tend to think that ADCOMs won't care, since these events don't "explain" anything off about my application.
Thanks!
My question is whether I should include the surgery and allergy diagnosis, since they had zero impact on my grades or other measurable parts of my application. These two things were major milestones in my life, as I had to change my lifestyle significantly after each one. However, I tend to think that ADCOMs won't care, since these events don't "explain" anything off about my application.
Thanks!