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[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] The question for your DC to ask themself is how will that show the admissions people that they will contribute something of value to this community or enhance the intellectual, social, or creative life of this campus? Always be thinking about not just showing them who you are, but about how you being you will ripple out into the community, if that makes sense. [/quote]
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