<p>I was reading a post about depression issues and if an essay would be a good essay topic for the school they had wanted to transfer to so it would explain the time off from school. In the parents forum someone had said that schools are wary of admitting students with mental health issues and they should not write about their depression and how they overcame it. Now... Here is my problem. I had some anxiety and depression issues as well as being diagnosed with ADD without knowing all my life. I'm unmedicated for all of these problems, however; I was at an earlier point, before I decided to go off of medication. Due to these problems, I stoped going to my first school as a freshman and decided to come home and go to CC for the rest of the year and then transfer. I basically didn't go to any classes and took the year off and basically failed 2 classes becasue I just couldn't get myself to get up in the morning because I felt so horrible. After the summer off with my friends and my bf (yes i'm gay), I began to feel so much better about myself and I am now going to school at CC again this year and I hope to transfer in the Fall of 07 (which is what I'm worrying about). I don't know if I should explain my issues to these schools I want to transfer to because they will not want a past depression/anxiety sufferer on their campus and not admit me. I mean, what else could I explain this whole situation to my schools that I want to transfer to without explaining these past ailments? I'm unsure and nervous. I need some help. I hope that the one parent was just being ignorant. Anyway, thanks in advance and I hope you can help.</p>
<p>Tell the colleges about it... but focus on how much you worked to improve your quality of life. This changes it from a simple excuse (which it isn't; I've dealt with some of the same issues and I understand how debilitating they can be) to a demonstration of your responsibility. Also, this sounds easier said than done, but focus on getting good grades this coming fall semester at your CC.</p>