Hello! I am currently waitlisted at my top choice and want to submit an LOI to the school (note: they are receptive to, and even encourage, update/interest letters). In the letter, I want to talk about my reasons for wanting to attend the school. Location is one major feature that attracts me to the school, and I mentioned this in my pre-interview LOCI, but I only justified it by saying that the school would allow me to be close to my family/support system. The other reason why I want to be close to home is because my father was recently diagnosed with a pretty serious medical condition. I'd feel a lot better knowing that I'd only have to hop on a one-hour train ride to get back home if anything happened to him.
Here's my question: Should I mention this in my LOI? I initially refrained from mentioning it because I wanted to be private about my family life. However, a current medical student encouraged me to make my LOI as genuine as possible, so I want to be completely honest about my motivations. If yes, should I be specific about the condition? I want to be honest but I also don't want anyone to think that I'm using his condition for pity points.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Here's my question: Should I mention this in my LOI? I initially refrained from mentioning it because I wanted to be private about my family life. However, a current medical student encouraged me to make my LOI as genuine as possible, so I want to be completely honest about my motivations. If yes, should I be specific about the condition? I want to be honest but I also don't want anyone to think that I'm using his condition for pity points.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!