<p>I was wondering when is information too much or when it helps explain something. I left university about a year ago or 1.5 years ago, and at the time I was dealing with my parents recent divorce and was also on medication for depression. Leaving university gave me some room to deal with issues and reorganize my life (though it was not the sole reason for leaving) and I'm off medication now. I was wondering if this information is worth bringing up in an essay or another form or should just be kept to myself? Any thoughts?</p>
<p>anyone have any thoughts?</p>
<p>bring up in essay. They probably want you to tell them a reason why you left university</p>
<p>Of course you should tell them about it. Be sincere in telling about your situation; I'm sure they get lots of untrue sob stories from people in hopes of getting in. Make them understand and leave them without doubt, but more importantly-- As much as you let them know of your personal issues, put just as much emphasis on how you overcame it and how you improved your life.</p>
<p>I don't think the answer to your question is obvious. I think it depends on a lot of things, and I don't think I have the expertise to answer you. I think it depends on what you've been doing in the time since you left University, what schools you are applying to for transfer, how you were doing at the university before you left, how long you were at that university and how many credits you earned.</p>
<p>I think you have a good chance of getting excellent advice if you ask this on the Parent Forum. There are parents whose kids have dealt with similar situations, as well as parents who are Admissions Counselors IRL. Start a thread there just like your OP here and mention that you want to transfer/start at a new University. Give a little of the detail along the lines of my questions and I bet you will get some good feedback. Good luck.</p>
<p>Great, thanks for the tip jmmom, I will do that.</p>