<p>homfly, while you can still apply, it’s good to be realistic. adcoms will see and understand that you’ve had a rough time, but you’re not the only one who has ever been through those things. there were others before you (and there will be more after you) who have had to deal with really rough situations and still managed to get a 3.5+. no one is saying don’t apply, but you should consider how much you’re asking the adcoms to forgive. your best bet will be to tell them what went on in the additional information section and if you can, get a letter from an advisor explaining that you were indeed going through a rough time to show your progress and your coping strategies.</p>