One Major Problem + A Question - Need Advice

<p>I posted the information below in a different board, but since I'm applying to Yale, I'll post it here anyway:</p>

<p>So, I got my report card today......Got A's/A-'s on all subjects, including the 3 AP's im taking this year.</p>

<p>However, I got a 61 in PE, vs. my 98 for PE last quarter. Next to the grade, the comment listed states for "excessive abscences". I remembered that I had to leave school early about 6 times this year b/c of doctor's appointments. However, my school has already sent out the mid-year reports.....</p>

<p>Should I write to the colleges explaining about the 61 I had in gym for this quarter? What should I do?</p>

<p>Surely, this should not look too bad for adcoms, right? It is only PE after all.......</p>

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<p>On to my question:</p>

<p>I have a teacher of mine who wrote me an excellent recommendation, but I have already sent in the required teacher and counselor rec's. Would it hurt me to send this additional one?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>