<p>Can a medical issue be used as an "EC"? I know how horrible this sounds, but I'm basing it off the fact that people who have to work to help support their family can list that on their app. Similarly, can a medical issue which takes up time in one's life be listed, as possibly one factor to explain why someone's ECs aren't super-high? I'm not trying to "milk it," just wondering...</p>
<p>No, it’s not an EC, but you could incorporate the information in your essay or in the “other info to consider” section (or however it is worded on the application).</p>