Special Circumstances HELP Common App

msbox44
Sat, 10 Oct 2015 13:43:23 +0000

Hi all-
I just have a quick question regarding whether I should/if I even could disclose some things on my common app. The first is this: I did an international volunteering trip for 20 days in the Dominican Republic, but actually came home with a parasite that sent me to the hospital for a week. Is that something I could put on my app, and what would I even say?

Also, I happen to be cousins with a Supreme Court Justice of the United State (RBG). She is my grandma’s first cousin, and therefor my first cousin twice removed. I know her well, but is it possible that this could help me on my app? And if so, where would I disclose it?

Thanks