<p>I saw the other thread where many parents discussed their kids problems. Now, when there is a hole in the high school transcript and it is necessary to fill and explain it, what is the recommendation.
My kid, was an A student with great academics and extra curriculars, then went through a
tough year with problems.
When they face the transcript and they see an issue, how would the Admissions folks
decide - would they throw it out right away or treat it carefully.
We want the best for our kid. Now it is time to apply.
What does one do on the Application - how does one explain it in the college App.</p>
<p>Sometimes students choose to disclose in an essay citing their difficulties and the strategies they found to cope with them.
It is most successful if the situation has been resolved.
How big is the hole?</p>
<p>It may be useful for the HS guidance counselor to descibe the issue in a letter of recommendation.</p>
<p>What is meant by a hole in the transcript? Are you asking how to explain a year of bad grades? Which year was this, and how bad did the grades get?</p>
<p>Normally you don’t want to talk about depression in a college essay. Other problems are a entire other story, depending on what those problems were. For the main essay, I wouldn’t want it to be on dealing with depression. I’d want the essay to highlight qualities and show the student’s passion or interests, qualities of character, intellect and other positives. That’s not to say a very good writer can’t make it work, though. I do think they will treat it carefully.</p>
<p>If the grades have to be explained I’d use the additional information section. You’d like not to bring in depression if there are other explanations. But if you must, you do need to show that it has been addressed.</p>
<p>Sorry, it is difficult and I hope the child is doing well.</p>