Should I Include a Doctor's Note in my Common App?

HImom
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:22:15 +0000

Our kids both had/have chronic conditions which caused them to miss lots of school, ECs and lowered their grades. The GC mentioned it briefly in the letter of rec and each kid wrote a bit about overcoming adversity but did NOT include any MD notes. After admission, we spoke with disability offices at all schools about accommodations each was willing and able to offer and chose U accordingly.

TMI, especially when it’s medical and may cause the U to legitimately wonder if these issues will continue and may worsen in college is important to keep in mind. The GC should be experienced in striking the right balance. If you plan to write about overcoming adversity, you may wish to have GC look essay over before you submit as well. Our S did and D had her friends look it over.