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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The case for mentioning:

[b]A chronic illness forces a level of maturity and independence that cannot be faked.[/b] Depending on the illness, the kid has likely successfully juggled not only the standard high school challenges (learning, studying, taking tests and writing papers, volunteering, performing, being a friend/teammate/etc.), but also a whole series of other complex tasks: managing medications and prescriptions, calculating doses, actively planning ahead for things like sports, extracurriculars, field trips, etc. They've likely had to navigate a labyrinthine medical system, actively communicate their needs to doctors, coaches, teachers, friends, and school administrators.

If they've managed to do all that while remaining a strong student and a positive, personable human being, then they've proved something really, really important about themselves: that they can multitask, plan/ prioritize, deal with setbacks, self-advocate, self-regulate, and navigate complexity.

The challenge is how an applicant can communicate this without seeming like they're complaining, or as if they're struggling in a way that makes them less likely to succeed (or are more likely to be a drain on resources). Additional Information is a great place for this. Keep it brief and positive. Focus on the growth that's already occurred, rather than on the struggle. [/quote]

Depends upon how the topic is presented. I would have to read the essay before definitively stating that it should or should not be submitted.[/quote]

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