Slight content warning - I am going to non-graphically discuss sexual assault.
There is a section on the UC application that allows for additional comments. This is the text:
“If there’s anything else you want us to know about your academic history, you can do so in the space below. But remember, you should use this space only if you want to describe anything that you have not had the opportunity to include elsewhere in this section (for example: a break in attendance, poor grades in a particular course or year, specific information about your school environment or policies that affect your academic record or choices for classes).”
I have a period of time starting about 6 years ago where there are a few semesters of W’s on my transcript. I know this doesn’t look good but I’m not sure how it’s best to explain it. I was sexually assaulted and I ended up having a mental breakdown every time I tried to go back to school; eventually I got therapy and I’ve processed that event and, for the most part, moved on. The last few years I’ve only gotten A’s, but those W’s are still there. How do I explain this in the additional comments section?
I should note that I’m completely fine actually talking about this, I’m just not really sure what’s “acceptable”.