evaluating my options

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<p>hi all, this is a little heavy for a first post- and i hope i've put it in the right forum, as i could not really make up my mind as to where would be the most appropriate place for my post.</p>

<p>i was recently dismissed from my undergraduate institution for poor academic performance. as my advisor and a school-mandated psychologist and i discussed at length over the past semester, we feel as if many of the shortcomings in my performance have been due to complications with my mental-health, namely anxiety and depression disorders.</p>

<p>as i have been dismissed, i cannot go back this semester, and intend to take the time off to not only seek help for what i believe may be deeper, more underlying issues within myself, as well as re-evaluate what i want from my life. i had been questioning whether i was studying the right major in the first place, as i found myself uninspired by something that i once thought i wanted to devote my life to.</p>

<p>my question is, and i'm sorry for all the build up- should i (at the end of my time spent recuperating and re-evaluating things) want to apply to another school, say the new york school of interior design or a speciality school abroad, would i have to submit my transcript from the institution where i was dismissed if i did not intend to seek any credit for my time there? is it a special circumstance where i could maybe talk to a person in charge, and be forthcoming about the situation?</p>

<p>i'm really quite distressed, given the circumstances, so i would greatly appreciate any and all advice.</p>

<p>thanks so much.</p>

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<p>Most schools would require transcripts from all schools attended. You’ll have to speak to their admissions committee about that, since you are applying to specialty schools, I am not familiar with their requirements. Also see if you would be considered a transfer or first-year student if they do not require the transcripts. </p>

<p>Discussing some of the reasons behind the dismissal will help offset your grades if they require them - you don’t need to go into detail, but stating that you had personal health concerns and needed some time off to work on them will provide a reason behind your transcript. It may be a short piece of your essay, or sent separately as a supplementary piece. </p>

<p>I am curious - do you think your lack of interest in your major was due to your depression? Depression has a way of sucking the fun and passion out of things we used to enjoy. Are you sure a major change is what you want? This is probably something you’ll discover as you move through your treatment and overcome some of these issues. I wish you luck with everything.</p>