Personal Statement: ADHD, pretentiousness, self-consciousness etc.

gibby
Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:12:56 +0000

FWIW: Your honors application essay is way overwritten. You should NOT include any information about ADHD, and instead add a letter from your psychiatrist, who will attest to your diagnosis, treatment and medication management.

I took the liberty of editing your essay down to the absolute basics. Feel free to add back anything I deleted, but let your shrink talk-the-talk. Your essay needs to walk-the-walk.



I am fortunate enough to have been raised by two loving parents, in a middle class home, and afforded the opportunity to attend programs such as GATE and the International Baccalaureate. Yet, during my first two years of college, I abandoned whatever benefits my parents had provided and completely wasted my time, resulting in multiple failing grades and withdrawals.

During the spring semester of 2011, I consulted a psychiatrist and was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Since seeking treatment and medication for my ADHD, my perspective on life and education has undergone a drastic transformation. My GPA has increased to a 3.39 and I am striving toward my fullest potential and look forward to thriving in the Honors Program.

Attached is a letter from my psychiatrist detailing my diagnosis and treatment.

Thank you for your consideration.