<p>I was accepted to the ILR school for 2017. MY GPA for high school has been about a 3.7 unweighted and 5.3 Weighted (out of 6). I’ve taken every AP class at my school besides Physics and Music Theory (about 14 AP classes total) with mostly A’s and a few scattered B’s as well as a C in Freshman precalc a a C+ in AP calc sophomore year (math isn’t my strong suit)</p>
<p>However, Senior year has been a much bigger challenge for me. I’ve been encountering suicidal thoughts and intermittent depression since i was about 10 years old, but this year it got significantly worse. Towards the beginning of the year I ended up being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type II and mild psychosis. Second semester was especially hard with lack of sleep from constant nightmares, losing school due to manic episodes, and even had a suicide attempt for which I was hospitalized for a week. I’ve been trying drug cocktail after drug cocktail and nothing seems to be working; my doctors say I may have to go in for longer term inpatient care (~1 month or more) at an institution and are even throwing around the idea of electroshock therapy (voluntary of course).</p>
<p>My Dad lost his job last August so our family went from making 60k/year to 13k/year. The financial shock has put incredible stress on me, i’ve had to take an array of minimum wage jobs to help pay for food (I live in Florida so we get jack ***** from welfare). To top it all off, my parents are in the process of getting a divorce and my house is a constant screaming mach 24/7, to the point that we have the cops called regularly on domestic dispute calls. (thanks, nosy neighbors)</p>
<p>My whole life is falling apart around me and there’s literally nothing I can do.
My grades have slipped. I’m taking 7 AP’s and a dual-enrollment community college course, and chances are I might end up with three C’s (maybe even a D+), and about an even number of B’s and A’s.</p>
<p>Cornell is my dream school. I have the chance to go to my dream school for nearly a full ride, and I’m absolutely *****ing terrified that I might get rescinded because my falling grades.</p>
<p>Should I start talking to the admissions office now? Do you think I might get rescinded? PLEASE be honest. If there is a chance I might get rescinded, I need to start planning for a future without Cornell as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for hearing me out.</p>
<p>TL;DR incoming freshman, life is literally falling apart before my eyes, Senior year grades have slipped, do you think I might get rescinded?</p>
<p>You have extenuating circumstances that you can use to explain your poor grades. I would highlight your family situation instead of mental health issues. I have heard that colleges worry about admitting students that may harm themselves. </p>
<p>The important thing is to take care of yourself. It is only natural to worry about getting rescinded but I can only imagine how it is adding to your anxiety. Try to be positive. Once you get to Cornell, you will be away from your family. It will be all about you and you can concentrate on your needs. Sometimes just getting away can make a world of difference.</p>
<p>If you can do well on your exams and get at least C’s, I don’t think you will get rescinded.
There are members of College Confidential who know more about this. I’m sure you will get lots of good advice.</p>
<p>I feel so sorry for everything that you are going through. I hope things get better very soon.</p>
<p>Your priority should be your mental health, not Cornell. The really sad news is that your home is apparently not a safe haven and a place where one could get better. Also the likes of Cornell is a pressure cooker and will likely aggravate the mental condition. The school year should be about done so do what it takes to finish. But after that power down, find a safe haven. (a relative maybe) Think about a bye year. The purpose of which is to get rid of the stress. Without the family and school stress (and with therapy and medication) the mind and body just might right itself. God bless.</p>
<p>If you haven’t checked out “Cornell University Confessions” on Facebook, do it now. I know some of the “confessions” are fake, but you can tell many are real. Sometimes I think we picture everyone else’s lives as happy and carefree. Reading the posts and comments will make you feel better. Everybody is screwed up in their own way. You feel like your life is falling apart, but this is a difficult time for most teenagers/young adults. Unfortunately, you have the added stress of your family situation. Keep sharing your feelings, you are not alone. </p>
<p>You are getting professional help and will get better. Stay positive and listen to your doctor. The right medication can help dramatically. It sounds like your doctor is willing to try different combinations and you will find one that helps you. Don’t be afraid to reach out to other adults in your community or try a different doctor (if you don’t see improvement).</p>
<p>I feel you bro. Look at my post “GOT CAUGHT CHEATING? What to do? HELP” and the 28th comment with the final result. Yea, I got rescinded, but for a completely different reason: I was a cheater… ew… nasty heh? </p>
<p>So when I see someone like you, a hard-worker and a diligent student despite very unfavorable circumstances, I can confidently say that they will not rescind you. At most, they will ask about the recent drop in grades. Reply with the same description you have written in this post. If they have a heart at all, they will not even think about rescinding you. So no worries!</p>
<p>As said above, your #1 priority is to get your life in order. Cornell is not out to “get” you and look for excuses to make your life worse. In fact it’s quite the opposite; Cornell wants you to succeed and will do what they reasonably can to accomodate you. One option might be taking a year off so your family affairs/mental health issues can get in order. Maybe it’d be best to “get away from it all” and continue your plans at Cornell this fall. Whichever option you choose, make sure you are seeking to build a strong support network. People are there for you and the Cornell community is caring.</p>
<p>Pretty sure you could get Cornell to defer your attendance for a year to figure your stuff out. Also, tell them about Dad job loss+messy divorce/etc, and I don’t think you’d get your acceptance rescinded. Don’t mention your mental issues at all. It sucks that there’s such a stigma against mental illnesses, cause it’s just an issue like physical issues, but it is what it is. Don’t bring that up at all. Cornell does not like hearing about stuff like that from applicants/pre-freshman; they have enough issues with kids who already go here.</p>
<p>I would encourage you to get help at your school’s guidance office or with a pastor at your church, if you attend one. And if you don’t get help from one counselor, keep trying. I am sorry for your problems at home. But you should get yourself somewhat stabilized before coming into another high pressure environment, like Cornell. I have heard that you could probably get a one year deferral of your admittance. Then, being stable you would be more likely to finish your education.</p>
<p>My advice to you is be honest with Cornell. Get the help you need NOW from the physicians that you are seeing. You mentioned that you could get inpatient care - seek it out. I’m sure you could finish your high school coursework online or with assistance from your school. They do this stuff all the time.</p>
<p>You should really think hard about your plans to attend Cornell. I can tell you from first hand experience that my D’s workload & stress level at Cornell is significantly greater than her friends who attend less selective colleges. You 've stated that you have experienced emotional difficulties since the age of 10, but recent stressors have worsened your symptoms. Cornell will be more stressful than most colleges, I’m not sure it would be in your best interest to attend.</p>
<p>Consider taking a “medical leave” right now. You really need to get yourself some help. There are lots of free resources in your town and it’s imperative you seek that out. You could try to push back your start date in college while you are in therapy. It sounds very, very serious, so please don’t put this off. My guess is that you’re trying not to be an additional burden to your family, but you really need to be open and honest with them. As a parent, I would like to hear the worst and then work from that point. Please get help! College can wait…once you’re there, they have a wonderful disability services department there and will work with you IF you let them. Good luck.</p>
<p>I could see it being the case where “getting away from it all” and going to Cornell as scheduled actually helps you put your life back in order. Certainly not saying it will, nor that that should be the expectation, but I think it’s something to consider and talk over with whoever can help you.</p>
<p>If you do decide to go on to Cornell, be sure you get in touch with disability services and the mental health people at Gannett (sp?) Health Center. You can set up regular appointments there. Such a big transition can cause kids a lot of stress, so be ready and get your support system in place before you go.</p>
<p>I asked my son if he thought Cornell was depressing. He said that because it’s really cold, really gray, and there’s not much sunlight for the winter, a lot of people throw around the phrase, “it’s so depressing here”. He has a double major in the engineering school and is swamped with a crazy amount of work, as are most Cornell undergraduates. He said that can seem overwhelming at times…just some thoughts you should have before you make a final decision.</p>
<p>I think that you have to address your ability to cope with all of the stresses you are facing. Choosing a school is almost irrelevant unitl you feel that you are in control.</p>
<p>I agree that you should seek help today. Any larger hospital emergency room would have the faciility to give you a good evaluation and put you in touch with the right people.</p>
<p>If you have strong thoughts of harm to yourself or others then you should call 911 or get a ride to an emergency room right away.</p>
<p>you owe it to yourself to feel good as a starting point for all your other decisions.</p>