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zackyo Joined: 20 Jan 2009 Posts: 18	Grades! Mon Mar 02, 2009 07:56 PM Giving reasons in a personal statement explaining lower undergrad marks .... safe or not safe?
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Cedric Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 206	Grades! Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:35 PM Giving reasons in a personal statement explaining lower undergrad marks .... safe or not safe? safe ! Especially if there is a solid reason for it. It allows you to anticipate on them wondering why ur grade is so low and by highlighting your positive qualities, u will be one step ahead. --- Many a man has been hanged on less evidence than there is for the Loch Ness Monster
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Carbolic Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 3	Grades! Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:40 AM Giving reasons in a personal statement explaining lower undergrad marks .... safe or not safe? Worthwhile, in my view. I'd also ask your referees to include (the same!) mitigating circumstances if at all possible.
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koala Joined: 16 Sep 2008 Posts: 169	Grades! Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:00 PM I agree totally. I have always anticipated potential criticism by actually adressing the issues and it has always worked so far...otherwise they will pick it up and you may not be able to defend yourself!
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