Question by mary: Should I tell colleges about my dad’s alcoholism?
My dad has been an alcoholic for most of my life, it has effected my grades and other aspects of my life. There is a section on the common app saying, “anything else you’d like to tell us,” should I use this to explain? What should I say?
No I am applying to colleges, I am still in high school…it has effected my high school grades.

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Answer by adh
Honestly, I dont think they’d care. It’s not highschool. But you should try and do something about that 🙁

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