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

dodgersmom
Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:16:24 +0000

I agree with intparent:

Show the note to your GC and ask him or her to explain your situation in the GC recommendation.

It is not appropriate to ask the admissions officers to read your personal medical history. That’s the GC’s job - to understand any special circumstances and explain those circumstances to the colleges.

It’s not a question of making your claim of illness sound “legitimate.” You just need someone to explain how your illness impacted your performance - and that’s what the GC should do. He or she should be more than willing to help.