<p>I recently visited RI and fell in love with Brown. I am taking a mixed accelerated full IB/AP curriculum. I have a decent ACT score (32 composite / 12 writing) and some ECs (Volunteering, newspaper club, etc) but feel like I am going to be forever held back by my low GPA. I have around a 3.5 UW due to my course load / <em>serious</em> familial hardships that have inhibited my ability to focus on school. </p>
<p>Is it even worth a shot?</p>
<p>If so, what would be the best way to emphasize that my grades don’t necessarily reflect me as a student?</p>