CSS Profile-Explanations/Special Circumstances Letter

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<p>Just wondering....who should write the letter explaining special circumstances; who should the letter come from, me or my daughter?</p>

<p>Also, the letter will be more than 27 lines, do we start the letter online then mail the rest to the colleges? Thanks!!</p>

<p>("Use this space to explain any unusual expenses such as high medical or dental expenses, educational and other debts, child care, elder care, or special circumstances such as loss of employment. Also give information for any outside scholarships you have been awarded. Please limit your responses to no more than 27 lines of information. Any information beyond 27 lines will not be saved. If more space is needed, use sheets of paper and send them directly to your colleges, universities, and programs. Include the student's name on all correspondence")</p>

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<p>To me it seems better for all the financial stuff to be done by me, the parent; and all the application stuff is the student’s realm. (Depending on circumstances, I could imagine the student doing it, though.) </p>

<p>It sounds like they would prefer the 27-line llimit, but if that cannot be done, I would send the entire letter (not split) on paper. I might put a little note in the 27-line space saying “explanation sent through the mail” or something.</p>