# \#commonapp

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## [How can I explain bad grades due to depression?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-can-i-explain-bad-grades-due-to-depression/7828)

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**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2016, 4:32am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-can-i-explain-bad-grades-due-to-depression/7828 "2016-06-02T04:32:08Z")

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Hey y'all, my freshman and sophomore years of high school were tough for me. I lost motivation and struggled with personal issues and my grades suffered with my GPA ending up 3.47 unweighed. I realize that it's not "ba…

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## [Should I use the additional information section on the Common App?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-use-the-additional-information-section-on-the-common-app/7471)

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**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 11:13am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-use-the-additional-information-section-on-the-common-app/7471 "2016-01-10T11:13:03Z")

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Under 'Additional Information' in the Common App the following prompt appears: "Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application. You may …

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## [Can I sign up for the common app before senior year?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/can-i-sign-up-for-the-common-app-before-senior-year/7377)

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**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 8:16am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/can-i-sign-up-for-the-common-app-before-senior-year/7377 "2015-12-01T08:16:31Z")

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I want to sign up for the Common Application as a junior so I can get a preview of what it involves and start the planning process. Can I do this? Or do I need to wait until next year?