<p>So here's my dilemma. I am currently a senior applying and around the end of Junior year I was making a solid 3.75 unweighted, but the summer was very rough for me and several people I cared about died and it shows in my first quarter grades. I'm just not sure in which part of the Common App I am allowed to justify this drop in grades without putting it in the essay. Can I use the 'Additional Info' portion?</p>
<p>You can say something there but I would also talk to your counselor about what they would suggest and have them mention this as well in their rec.</p>