You’ve worked hard. You have applied to colleges, many of which you have been accepted to. However, something went wrong senior year. The truth is, not everything is perfect. Not everyone can be “on” all the time and, perhaps, you could have made some choices that were better.
Maybe you even had to deal with something serious or traumatic in your life during the semester, such as a death in the family, divorce or a serious injury – hopefully not, though these things are unfortunate realities in life.
Though your direction may seem off course, not all hope is lost. Don’t assume that your chances of getting into college have disappeared. They haven’t – it’s just time for some damage control.
Here are some options of how to approach your situation and move forward:
Think about it – if you’re the first to bring it up, you’re able to set the tone, rather than allowing anyone to make any negative or untrue assumptions regarding your behavior. Utilize the essay portion of your essay or submit an additional statement (keeping it brief) that describes the circumstances.
Only utilize this option, however, under the circumstances in which a serious life situation occurred. This includes situations such as death, divorce and serious injuries but does not include situations like break ups or arguments with friends.
Though those scenarios may feel life altering, college admissions officers will likely not see it that way. Be sure not to exaggerate or dramatize your situation in any way, a brief explanation is all that is necessary.
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