Hi everyone,
I’m hoping some people can help me out with this questionnaire because I am pretty concerned right now. UC San Diego asked for grades, but I’m not sure what to put for course term. Do I put 1? I wouldn’t include being a teacher’s assistant, right?
Also, they asked if I have had any “personal circumstances such as employment, family responsibilities or illness that have significantly hampered [my] ability to achieve academically thus far”? There have been some somewhat large issues in my family (for example, my parents have supported a relative financially for the past few years), but I wouldn’t say this has significantly impacted my academic performance. Should I just say there’s been nothing? Would this guarantee my rejection? Would rejection be guaranteed if I mention the thing above because I don’t think it has impacted me very significantly? Should I just talk about how I go to an extremely competitive high school which is true (my high school is known for being competitive)? Agh, I’m very concerned right now.
What would you recommend doing if you were in my position? Thank you!