@Patrick :D Hey thanks for the reply! It's great to hear that you were able to raise you score after the first exam! Also, where can I add the addendum?
As part of your law school application, a majority of schools allow you to write a one-page addendum describing a specific difficulty you had with your test taking process; in your example your father's situation.
I think I would avoid the addendum bc it did not really interfere with your ability to take the test or mental state for the test itself, just backtracked ur studying a bit (from what Im interpreting that as)
... with a counselors regarding GPA addendum - and their advice was to ... you choose to write an addendum for it, you need to ... how an applicant wrote an addendum for alcoholism and drug abuse ...
Make sure you wake up early enough to get a full meal for breakfast. Also, leave about 30 mins early due to traffic, events may be going on at your testing center. & just remain calmed and relaxed. Good luck everyone!
Explain your grades in the addendum. If you don't feel comfortable, don't say anything about mental health. Say you were ill. If you took the test under disability circumstances then I believe schools are already aware of your disability.
Yes an addendum would be very beneficial if you describe what happen to you. Law schools understand that sometimes life can get in the way. Also, a lot of law schools (if not all) like to see an upward or stead trend in the A's and some B's.
An addendum will benefit you if it explains any increase/decrease in your GPA. Also, be very concise. Some schools have certain requirements of how long it can actually be so make sure you look that up first or call them to find out.