nebaker Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Towards the end of my undergrad I was forced to withdrawal completely in back-to-back semesters due to the deaths of 3 close family members, followed by a serious bout with depression. My question is, should I include an explanation for this in my CASPA narrative? Or should I just wait and explain the details in the individual applications to each school? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebaker Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Towards the end of my undergrad I was forced to withdrawal completely in back-to-back semesters due to the deaths of 3 close family members, followed by a serious bout with depression. My question is, should I include an explanation for this in my CASPA narrative? Or should I just wait and explain the details in the individual applications to each school? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 That is definitely something to address in your PS. Be sure not to turn it into a pity party--explain what happened, that it does not reflect your usual academic performance(hopefully), and how it has (hopefully for the better)made you who you are today. Leave it at that and move on to the more positive stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 That is definitely something to address in your PS. Be sure not to turn it into a pity party--explain what happened, that it does not reflect your usual academic performance(hopefully), and how it has (hopefully for the better)made you who you are today. Leave it at that and move on to the more positive stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebaker Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Exactly the answer I was looking for. Thanks man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebaker Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Exactly the answer I was looking for. Thanks man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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