<p>So sophmore year was down due to family issues plus adjusting to a new system. How do I explain this on my app? Should I mention it in the additional info section? Or does my counselor write an optional report for it? How about both?</p>
<p>Ask your counselor to mention it somehwere. That way it won’t look like you’re making excuses.</p>
<p>I have an unconventional situation too - mention it in additional information, but also have your counselor mention it to sort of validate it.</p>
<p>You need to have your counselor detail it.</p>