<p>I was diagnosed with an endocrine disorder at the beginning of my junior year. It caused insomnia, anxiety, exhaustion, and really bad depression. Thankfully by March my doctors had fixed the side effects with hormone supplements to mimic a normal person's body. </p>
<p>Should this go under extenuating circumstances? It did not end up affecting my GPA (4.0) because I worked extremely hard to get through it, so I don't know if it is worth including. Opinions?</p>
<p>I say leave it out.</p>
<p>Maybe make it part of your essay? I don't know... colleges might be afraid that you're going to go insomniac on them.</p>
<p>I wouldn't include it anywhere in the application, because it doesn't seem really relevant to college admissions.</p>
<p>i am writing my essay on how i have overcome hemophilia and it made me realize i want to be a doctor</p>
<p>Bunnygirl, fact that you managed to keep up your grades while facing this challenge says something important about your determination and intellectual potential. However, that's the sort of statement that should come from someone else, not you. So, I'd suggest discussing with your school counselor or a teacher to see if they would mention it - briefly - in their recommendation letter when discussing your strengths.</p>
<p>Do not include it. However, it is alright is a teacher rec mentions it. You metnioning it will seem either too pushy or too self-pitying.</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not going to include it in my essay because I don't feel like it defines me. Having a counselor mention is a great idea. Thanks everyone! </p>
<p>oh and poisonous, I won't be mentioning the side effects. My counselor will just mention a moderately serious medical issue.</p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>very helpful thread ... thx for bringing it up.</p>