this isn’t for an essay. i have my essay written and it’s alright. i’m just trying to figure out if it should go in the additional info section.
the barrier with the counselor isn’t because of me not being a top student. my school’s just unused to the process of applying abroad.
i have high grades and standardized test scores. my LORs do cite excellent work and engagement in class, but i’m afraid that wouldn’t compare to those written by teachers who have experience writing LORs. i’m one of the best students in my class and in the grade.
the low grades aren’t for the subjects i’m interested in as fields. and they’re just for one exam. but they’re very low when compared to my other grades and i had missed a month of school prior to these exams. it’s not reflective of who i am as a student, and i self-studied these same portions for the end of terms which i managed fairly well.
all i’m really asking is whether mentioning illness is a no-no like mentioning mental health is. the process for applications abroad is very different here, and nobody (most of my teachers included) knew who or even what a school counselor was. i did my digging and found her, although she’s as in the dark about the application process as i am. i’m also new to the school and know very little about the faculty. perhaps i could have figured it out earlier, but i’m doing my best with the resources that i have.
i really didn’t come here for criticism on the entirety of my application. i’d appreciate if people didn’t feel the need to do that.
thank you for your help.
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