Mentioning ADD on my application?

jsw1188
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:18:25 +0000

In my Junior year, I was diagnosed with minor- ADD by my psychologist. Currently, I’m taking Daytrana, which has really helped my focus and attentiveness. I’m fairly sure I’ve had ADD all my life; extremely hyperactive in elementary to middle school, recommended to be held back in 5th grade, low high school GPA (2.65, 3 D’s, retook them all in summer school) .

This year (Senior), I feel that I’ve almost gained complete control of my ADD. I’ve never had a >3.00 GPA or taken AP classes, but I’m now taking 3 AP’s and predict my GPA to be around 3.50-3.70. And my SAT scores are quite decent as well (IMO), 2020 on the SATI, 640/620 on SATII’s.

My question is if I should mention my minor ADD in my app or not? I’m afraid colleges will see my low GPA but decent SAT scores and think I’m a slacker. I know not to use the ADD as a excuse, but I feel it would explain some inconsistencies.