Accepted to UC Berkeley, might get revoked

Applying to College
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<p>So basically, to make a long story short, I was accepted into Berkeley, so yay. However, since about November through March I've had clinical depression (been diagnosed, go to a therapist, the whole nine yards), which has been very successful at killing my grade point average and landing me a failing grade in an AP Government course. This was accompanied by lower than usual, but not terrible grades, mostly B's with one C. My psyche got so bad I had to eventually had to withdraw from school and begin working from home, I was just too miserable to even focus in class, let alone complete the dozens of assignments being thrown at me every week.</p>

<p>Now, considering Berkeley doesn't want anyone to get a grade lower than a C, and says explicitly that they might, and likely will, revoke admissions should this happen, I'm pretty worried that this could happen to me. Getting into Berkeley has kind of solidified quite a few things for me, academically and personally (my girlfriend of four years also got in, meaning we can probably maintain our relationship) and I really don't want this chance to just go away. </p>

<p>Now, I think a clinical diagnosis of depression is a pretty good "excuse" (I prefer the word reason) for my sudden drop in grades. My question is, do you think Berkeley will see this as legitimate and still accept me, provided I inform them of these things in a heartfelt letter? Anyone have any idea what my chances of getting accepted, or re-accepted I guess, are?</p>

<p>Thanks ahead of time.</p>

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<p>Clinical, documented depression is certainly a great excuse. If you will graduate, and without any D’s or F’s I don’t think this is too much of a problem. But more importantly, do you think you are psychologically capable of attending such a demanding school as UC Berkeley? Were academics the cause of your depression? Ask yourself if Berkeley is really the right course for you at this time. Contact your counselor and the UCB admissions department to make sure where you stand.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice and info, it is certainly of consideration whether or not I can handle it, but I think I can, and I shouldn’t pass up such an opportunity. </p>

<p>Anyone else?</p>

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<p>bumpidy bump bump bump</p>

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<p>You might want to think twice about attending UCB. Friend’s son was a top notch student in high school but was diagnosed with clinical depression while at Berkeley.</p>