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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Question- I’ve heard not to write about medical illnesses or being sick. Thoughts?

My DC was diagnosed a year ago with a rare medical disease with a life expectancy of mid-50s. I want to encourage then to write about this experience and living with this knowledge but still living “life to the fullest” and what that means with a possible “end” date. But I don’t want colleges to think they are being sappy or trying to gain empathy. Or think it’s untrue.

Would love feedback on this subject. [/quote]
I’d be curious to hear from an actual college app reader about this. I’ve also heard “no death, divorce, disease” topics. I think any well-written topic that shows the committee what the candidate’s like is good. Silly or profound. [/quote]

I would like to know as well. My DD has a few rare conditions that have absolutely negatively impacted her life.  It seems unfair you can’t write about it and be recognized for the maturity and resilience that comes from being diagnosed with a serious illness/condition at a young age.[/quote]

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