Where do I explain my shortcomings?

[kiffy]

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Is the personal statemente on the ADDSAS where I explain withdrawls? Or is there another individual statement that I give the college itself?

 

[Sprgrover]

Why would you want to explain, and hence highlight, your shortcomings? The personal statement is the one place in which you can let your individuality and uniqueness shine through, and thus hopefully win over an adcom. Unless you have really messed up and fallen all over your transcripts then I see no need to squander that space in the application. There is a section, however, that you can list any special circumstances or obstacles that might have delayed your graduating or caused great difficulty in your academic life. Perhaps that would be a better place to expound on such things than in the statement. Best of luck!

 

[ISU_Steve]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I would leave that for the interviews.

 

[kiffy]

Is the personal statemente on the ADDSAS where I explain withdrawls? Or is there another individual statement that I give the college itself?

I had withdrawn from my whole first year of college and I was wondering if I just let that wait for an interview. Will they even look at my application once they see that? I feel as if I should give an explanation so they consider me. Please respond

 

[ISU_Steve]

Don't worry about it. As long as you came back strong academically I don't think you will have much to explain. I have the same problem- I was in a car accident and had to withdraw in 1999. Then in 2003 I had to withdraw because I was laid off from my job and couldn't find another job that would have allowed me to continue my education until now. If they want to know about my reasons, then they can ask me during the interview.

 

[ianwright]

Don't worry about it. As long as you came back strong academically I don't think you will have much to explain. I have the same problem- I was in a car accident and had to withdraw in 1999. Then in 2003 I had to withdraw because I was laid off from my job and couldn't find another job that would have allowed me to continue my education until now. If they want to know about my reasons, then they can ask me during the interview.

Hey Steve - there actually is a section on the application where you can explain your 'shortcomings'. If there is a spot for it - it can't hurt.

Just one persons advice.
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[Biogirl361]

Explain it under the short-answer section about "was your education ever interrupted or negatively influenced due to special circumstances" (or something to that effect). save the personal statement for your good points, unless you really feel the reason for the withdrawls had an impact on your life that can be turned around and viewed as an important strength.

 

[rocknightmare]

Explain it under the short-answer section about "was your education ever interrupted or negatively influenced due to special circumstances" (or something to that effect). save the personal statement for your good points, unless you really feel the reason for the withdrawls had an impact on your life that can be turned around and viewed as an important strength.

personal statement should stay positive at all times.. even the negatives is made positive.

 

[kiffy]

Hey Steve - there actually is a section on the application where you can explain your 'shortcomings'. If there is a spot for it - it can't hurt.


Where is that section ian?

 

[ianwright]

Hey Steve - there actually is a section on the application where you can explain your 'shortcomings'. If there is a spot for it - it can't hurt.


Where is that section ian?

It's on the application, go through the checklist