OCD Diagnosis- Should I disclose

Applying to College
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<p>In the beginning of my sophomore year I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. </p>

<p>I have been working weekly with my therapist and now have medication that helps me. I am so much better now. </p>

<p>It effected my grades soph. year. I had 3 B's during the first semester and 2 during the second.</p>

<p>My grades rebounded Jr year.</p>

<p>Should I put this on my college applications under additional information?</p>

<p>Thanks for any help you can give me.</p>

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<p>Let your GC know and they will deal with it in the best possible way.</p>

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<p>Thank You, MRMom62</p>

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<p>any other thoughts?</p>

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<p>I agree with MrMom. </p>

<p>No matter how you mention your OCD and how it effected your grades, it might be seen as a plea for sympathy or an excuse – which is why you need your guidance counselor to document the issue and to be your advocate. Although the situation is dissimilar to yours, see what a good GC letter can do: [Writing</a> Recommendations | MIT Admissions](<a href=“http://mitadmissions.org/apply/prepare/writingrecs]Writing”>How to write good letters of recommendation | MIT Admissions)</p>

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<p>You might want to take this question to the Learning Differences and Challenges - LD, ADHD forum–there are also several threads on there discussing the pros and cons of disclosing a disabilty.</p>