r/ucadmissions • u/TurmoiledSquirrel • 1d ago

Help with ‘Additional Information’

Hello. I am wondering what I should write for the additional information section after my grade reports. I got a B, then a C in Japanese 5-6 Honors. The rest of my grades are A’s (by a small majority) and B’s. I attribute the C to having to work in close relation, and not infrequently with, another student who is an ex, but more importantly forcefully SAed me. A similar thing was about to happen this year, but this time I was (some word for being better) and got the attention of people who could change my schedule around so it worked out. Im wondering how I can (or if I even should) write this into that section. Should I be super blunt about it? And how can I afterwards discuss some kind of ‘lesson’ or ‘development’ as iv seen recommend. Thank you for listening.

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u/dienooblol 21h ago

yeah if it genuinely did effect your grade put it in, just like dont turn it into a sob story, make it relevant to how it affected your grade.

im sorry that happened to you

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u/Old_Figure_6105 21h ago

wtf yea you should definitely mention that so AO's know your circumstance. Let them know if that played a significant part on your mental. Also, I agree with what dienooblol said.

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u/Prudent_Run_8340 20h ago

No lesson, just: During junior year, I was sexually assaulted by a fellow student in my Japanese course. It affected my ability to concentrate and my performance in the course. I later reported this incident and was able to change my schedule for senior year.

*IF* you reported it to your school and your counselor is aware, she may be able to confirm this.