<p>I'm applying to Smith EDII, but I feel like I've ruined my chances because of my senior year performance.</p>
<p>I attended boarding school for two years and earned a cumulative 3.3 approximately, junior was amazing, really got back on track and earned a 4.0 for the year, and theeeen there was senior year. I was suffering from manic depression and ADHD, though I had not been diagnosed yet. I spent alot of time at home, and missed alot of class. I'm so ashamed to say that I earned about a 2.2 gpa. I don't even want to type it, it makes me cringe. Senior year I was enrolled in a dual-enrollment program at a large university. My school did not rank.</p>
<p>Freshman and sophomore years I took honors courses, the dual-enrollment program is a statewide honors program.</p>
<p>My SAT scores: Writing - 730, CR - 650, Math - 570</p>
<p>I'll have good recommendations, and I'm a strong writer, so I'm counting on the essays..</p>
<p>Should I write about this is in my main essay or what? I don't know how to address this.</p>
<p>I'd appreciate some insight - be gentle, I know horrible it looks!</p>
<p>by all means, explain your situation... if not in your main essay, then do so in the "other" section that allows you to explain! also, talk to an admissions officer honestly and openly. they will advise you without prejudice i believe. good luck!</p>
<p>Since you are talking about your senior year in the past tense, did you take a gap year? Or are you applying as a transfer? You can do a lot <em>after</em> high school that will make up the difference.</p>
<p>By all means, include your medical issues in the essay. This will show great growth on your part, and maturity. Talk about the setback that occured and why it occured. Talk about how you got better, and what you went through and how you matured through that life changing process. If you really are a good writer, you will be able to weave that into your essay and show that you have grown to be compassionate, understanding, and have a better understanding of your priorities in life because of it. Good luck, and keep us posted.</p>
<p>I think with a coherent explanation in your essay you are very, very likely to get in. Remember, Smith accepts over three quarters of early decision applicants, and your stats are above average even for the whole pool. Taking nothing for granted and working hard on your application, I think you won't have a problem getting in.</p>
<p>Take all this advice with a grain of salt. Remember, we're still talking about Smith here, not a junior college. Your math score is a bit low, and your CR score is average at best. I'm not trying to disappoint you, please do not misconstrue my message; but, your essay will be very important for admissions to get a full picture of who you are. Work hard. Do an interview. Best of luck.</p>
<p>Wow im in a similar in situation I applied to Smith EDI </p>
<p>I have diagnosed and documented ADD and Severe Dyslexia and I have been going to boarding school for the past two years in CT and have had a horrible jr. year and so-so senior year. My boarding school is pretty elite and the rigor is pretty challenging but my GPA totally doesnt represent me for my love of learning, when I really am a passionate student. Yes this worries me because it seems like all Smith applicants have top notch GPA and SAT score when I simply just dont. Im hoping the admissions can see through this. I explained in one of my essays what is was like to be in a challenging school and how I got diagnosed with ADD and Dyslexia in the midst of it under went under a load of experimentation with drugs for ADD and depression. It was hard to find out and tell myself Im not retarded but I am a smart person. I have tired hard to make my application look good- taking 3 APs hoping to show I am worker. I have good recommendations and everything but like you ...ashleigh... I feel like I am ruined my chances. Im really just hoping the admissions can evaluated further than numbers that are printed on my application. In 12 days I will know my fate! But I definitely made an effort to explain my situation and think that has helped my app. out in the long run.</p>