Should Student Discuss His Depression in his College Essay?

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<p>Question: My question is about my son’s Common Application essay. In it he discloses being diagnosed with depression a little over a year ago. I think it’s a touching, optimistic piece of writing, but it has my husband worried. Would this be a deal-killer for colleges? You and your husband can call a […]</p>

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<p>Colleges do pride themselves on having services available to make college accessible educationally and socially to people suffering from physical and mentallic disabilities. Especially if the student’s essay is focusing on how she has OVERCOME disability (rather than wallowing in self-pity/self-loathing) the issue can be a great addition to any college letter and should not pose, in and of itiself, and insurmountable setback to admissions.</p>