<p>I plan to write about how my therapist influenced my life. However, I will not be mentioning my illness (although one will probably be able to infer that I have some sort of anxiety). Would colleges find this topic for my essay off-putting?</p>
<p>Bump…</p>
<p>I think you should mention your anxiety, otherwise, colleges may be confused as to WHAT exactly the therapist helped you with since therapists do a lot of different things.</p>
<p>I meant if I should write about this or stay away from the topic altogether.</p>
<p>Its not really about the topic that you choose, rather how you execute it</p>
<p>There are threads in the Parent Forum on whether or not to suggest or reveal mental illness to colleges.</p>
<p>It’s not about the topic… it’s about sending a message.
I say go for it. You can talk about how you conquered your illness with said therapist and portray him/her as a very influential person who helped you get your life together. There’s so much possible material there.</p>