- Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:06 pm
#40461
I'm thinking about writing an addendum for my college transcript but not sure if it is warranted or would help or hurt my chances. There are 2 general things I am thinking of addressing:
1. GPA trajectory - My GPA is alright (3.63) but a little low for some of the schools I'm applying to. The overall upward trajectory over time is pretty strong (averaging 3.9-4.0 my last three semesters and in higher level classes) and I kinda want to point this out and suggest that my last semesters are more indicative of my academic abilities over all. The reason for the upward trajectory is essentially just learning how to deal with my ADD and learning good study habits that I did not have in high school.
2. transcript semester gaps - I transferred from my alma mater to another school for a semester and ended up transferring back - I essentially decided I liked the first place better. I have included both transcripts from my alma mater and the other school but I was thinking this might be confusing and the evaluator might want an explanation?
Would either of these cases warrant an addendum or would an addendum for these help or hurt my chances?
1. GPA trajectory - My GPA is alright (3.63) but a little low for some of the schools I'm applying to. The overall upward trajectory over time is pretty strong (averaging 3.9-4.0 my last three semesters and in higher level classes) and I kinda want to point this out and suggest that my last semesters are more indicative of my academic abilities over all. The reason for the upward trajectory is essentially just learning how to deal with my ADD and learning good study habits that I did not have in high school.
2. transcript semester gaps - I transferred from my alma mater to another school for a semester and ended up transferring back - I essentially decided I liked the first place better. I have included both transcripts from my alma mater and the other school but I was thinking this might be confusing and the evaluator might want an explanation?
Would either of these cases warrant an addendum or would an addendum for these help or hurt my chances?