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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Amazing that so many would assume that a kid with chronic illness would inherently drain more than they contribute, and that an essay about chronic illness would necessarily read more like weakness/ self-pity than the portrait of grace, humor, strength, independence, and spirit that is likely the real story these kids have to tell. The good news is that the assumptions are not remotely reflective of our family’s experience…in college admissions or anywhere else. [/quote] It’s not us, it’s colleges. Colleges are buckling under the wave of mental health issues affecting young people. They’re gun shy. I wouldn’t stop my kid from applying to any school, but I also wouldn't volunteer any information that simply provides colleges the ammunition to reject them. My kid didn’t have one story to tell. They had options and they chose wisely. [/quote]
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