<p>"I got Cs frosh year"</p>
<p>Many elite schools don't look at freshman grades, so those C's may never been looked at. But still, I agree with what you said. Your personality should come through all parts of your application.That's often the difference between an acceptence and rejection at elite universities. Admissions people don't read each part of an app seperately. They use a comprehensive approach so they can figure out who you are, what you can do, and how you will contribute to the university if you attend.</p>