<p>Hi guys</p>
<p>I'm looking for some opinions here~
So I want to mention a time in my life when I had OCD symptoms that led to some bad things happened in my life and how I grew and overcame the obstacles. I intend not to focus on how bad it was (maybe briefly mention it) but more on what I realized as I battled with it and how I view the experience afterwards. </p>
<p>I wonder if this would be a bad thing to talk about in my Transfer main essay. But I do think this ties to a lot of aspects of my life (academics, life goals etc...) and I really learnt a lot from it. I also think it's something unique that would not happen to a lot of other people.</p>
<p>My concern is just that maybe AOs would think I'm crazy..><... What do you guys think? Is this too risky?</p>
<p>Thank you for your reply!
I mean maybe they would think I’m vulnerable to mental disorders and incapable of succeeding in rigorous academics or something like that… But for sure I can demonstrate that with my GPA and stuff… I just don’t know if anybody has ever read or written an essay with a similar topic…</p>
<p>I don’t think you should use it just to be unique. You can assume they have read and seen just about anything anyway. Transfer admissions is usually more straightforward about your academics and involvement in your college community. I honestly don’t know if it will help or hurt you. What is the prompt you are answering and what time in your life was this?</p>
<p>I’m answering to the Why transfer essay. I’m not using it just to be unique. It happened in my middle school and completely altered my life trajectory and I believe it made me grow in a lot of ways. It also is part of the reason why I want to transfer. I think I will also talk about my academics/ professional/ life goals in my essay and answer the prompt. I do think this is risky though. Thank you for your opinion!</p>