<p>My guidance counselor said I should, in the additional info. section, explain my low GPA. What I wrote just briefly explains why my grades were so low, yet it mainly focuses on positive things. The thing is, I know that my guidance counselor has briefly explained my low GPA and the personal circumstances that led to it. In addition, one of my teachers told me that he also mentioned this in his recommendation letter (he knows me VERY well). So my question is...is too much if I ALSO talk about it? Will I sound like I'm whining? Should I NOT include this in the Additional Info?</p>
<p>How long is your explanation?</p>
<p>If you guidance counselor suggests it, I would follow her recommendation, but be brief and to the point like the above poster suggests. Explaining a low GPA doesn’t give you a free pass, but it does allow the schools to understand your whole story.</p>