Explaining my grade drop...

<p>Because of my hypothyroidism, i got began getting tired a lot and unable to concentrate and had a steep gpa drop in sophomore year (im currently taking) from freshman year's 3.9 to 3.0 this year..</p>

<p>Would it be possible to explain this through my application, or would they just think it's a lame excuse and a cop-out?</p>

<p>EDIT: Also, would this screw up my chances at any "middle tier" colleges?</p>

<p>It is a real excuse and definitely explainable. When application time rolls around, make sure you ask your guidance counselor to include a note explaining the situation, and colleges will take it seriously.</p>

<p>does anyone else know it it would be ok to explain this to them or if this would screw up my chances at going to a "good" college, like any UCs? I don't know much about how college resumes work.</p>