<p>I am going to write an email to the admissions director in order to appeal a decision. In the email, it is encouraged to make the best case for yourself as possible on why you want an appeal. I have an ACT of 30 but a gpa of only 2.9. The gpa is why I got denied. Honestly, it was that low because I had severe depression during the first years of high school. It was so severe that I had delusional and suicidal thoughts that kept me from performing at my full potential. I also have OCD which affected my gpa as well. I am not depressed anymore and have improved dramatically which is why I am appealing...Should I mention this depression in the email to the counselor? Will this help or hut my case? I heard universities shy away from people like me because they might be unstable or a risk that they will become depressed again. Also, I had solipsism syndrome which has passed...if I mention this do you think they will think im crazy?</p>
<p>well, with all the publicity and school policy changes thanks to school shootings etc… even if you do get in for mentioning this won’t you likely be ‘encouraged’ to seek counseling?</p>
<p>have a feeling this should have been addressed in original app…how do you know this is why you weren’t accepted?</p>
<p>many, many, many college students are afflicted with OCD and other mental illnesses…mcb, the OP might already be under the supervision of a physician/counselor, but yes, it would definitely be advisable to comtinue that on campus…</p>
<p>If you can have a doctor or therapist write you a letter to the college it will help too.</p>
<p>Dont worry, try your best and it shall be fine.</p>
<p>I’d think of a better reason to appeal, it could definitely hurt you.</p>
<p>The reason they reject kids with low stats is because it’s an indicator they could perform poorly in college. As depression and OCD are usually things people continue to struggle with, citing them does not give the school reason to believe you’ll do better in college.</p>