I do not know if I should disclose my depression and sleep apnea to colleges. My parents think it will hurt my chances, but the additional info paragraph I wrote is about how it affected me and how I overcame it. Thoughts?
Thanks!
I’d like to know the same thing actually!
How does your depression and sleep apnea make you an especially good fit for the college? Given the limited amount of text you can include, it seems like there are other things you might talk about.
I’ve heard that mental health is a somewhat taboo topic to write about in college essays. However, physical challenges you may have overcome are fine. If I were you I would not write about the depression, but maybe about the sleep apnea.
Never discuss mental health issues, and overcoming sleep apnea doesn’t paint a picture of why you would benefit that school. They are not going to say, “wow, that person has a history of mental illness and a sleep disorder - let’s get her in here!”