Should I Write An Explanatory Note? How Should I Write One? Forum

[calmdownandeatacake]

So...I graduated last year and want to apply for law school next year.

My situation is that I was supposed to graduate with double majors, but because of some personal issues and resulting depression, I withdrew a class and consequently withdrew one of my majors. I couldn't say that I never regretted my choice because the class I withdrew was the last class I needed to finish up the major, and I even wrote a thesis (although under high pressure and unstable health condition) for that major, but at that time, I just wish I had less work as possible in order to rest and couldn't really finish up the major.

Now, I am not depressed anymore and I think I have become a stronger person since then.

I guess I will write an explanatory note when I apply to law schools, since apparently there is a "withdrawal" on my transcript, and I don't graduate with that major even though the transcript shows that I took tons of that major-related classes. But my concern is that if I explain in this way, would law school consider me unable to deal with pressure and being easily depressed? Would that hurt my chance to get into law schools? Or how should I explain it in a better way? (FYI, I have decent GPA and LSAT score.)

Thanksss!!!

[notalobbyist]

Calm down, and then eat a cake.

You're fine, no need for a note.

[TLSanders]

Weigh the two issues you would be presenting to the admissions committee.

On the one hand, you withdrew from one class.

On the other, you faced medical problems, struggled with pressure and were unable to fulfill your plans.

Which one do you think raises a greater concern?

[victory]

So long as the W wasn't punitive, you'll be fine. Take a breath and relax.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/archives ... =2&t=14678 -- A thread on how W's are calculated into your LSAC GPA.

No need for the note.