<p>Is going through a two death in my family worth mentioning on the school report? Or is this kind of situation too common to be considered "extenuating"? I'm hoping it might explain my small dip in grades.</p>
<p>what is a two death?</p>
<p>sorry i meant "going through two deaths in the family"</p>
<p>i'm sorry for the deaths in your family. yes i do believe these are definitely extenuating circumstances. mention it.</p>
<p>Or is this kind of situation too common to be considered "extenuating"? </p>
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<li>Definitely not!! You should mention it.</li>
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<p>My condolences for your loss.</p>
<p>Yes it is an extenuating circumstance. Usually it's best if such circumstances are mentioned by one's guidance counselor, so make sure that yours knows about your situation and includes the info in their report to colleges.</p>
<p>Since deaths can cause a major drop in families' financial resources, do take the time to make sure that the colleges you're applying to include some that are financial safeties -- places where you know you'll get accepted to, definitely can afford, and definitely would enjoy attending.</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses. </p>
<p>My GC will be writing about my circumstances. Do you think that my currrent situation might give me a small boost in admissions? (woud it be somehow analagous to being a urm considering the hardships I went through?)</p>
<p>It doesn't matter how common it is - it is an extenuating circumstance.</p>
<p>Though i understand the natural curiousity - it is disgusting to me to ask if that would affect your admissions.</p>
<p>My condolences none the less, losing someone is a terrible thing to have happen at a young age.</p>
<p>true... It wouldnt boost your admissions.. If you slipped 2 grades they will pass that over probably due to the loss.</p>
<p>If it affected financial situation, it can help..</p>
<p>My condolences to you and your family.</p>