Should discuss 'a bad grade year' in app essay?

wjb
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:12:12 +0000

Excellent essay advice from interesteddad.

Jolynne – I don’t think your son should discuss his grades in the application. He should focus on the positives, on bringing life to his application. Your son’s GC is the best person to explain aspects of his academic record that need explanation. The GC can do that in the counselor recommendation. Make sure the GC knows what he/she needs to know to explain your son’s situation.