<p>I am really moved about hearing your story. You will be a success.</p>
<p>But Why IVIES? I know they are the best school in the usa, but there are many excellent schools will give you a chance as well. You will be successul anywhere.</p>
<p>You should, of course, try Brown, however the chances to get into Brown is small. So you should cast a wider net. There is a thread on cc that someone had got in Oklahoma University BS/MD program free ride and MIT full frieght and ask for advise. Almost every CCers directed him to OU. So, You should not aim only to the ivies, but also find a school that fits your background and ability to pay. I am sure you need a full ride scholarship to go to school here, thus the suggestion.</p>
<p>Good luck to you on the SAT and Toefl tests, you will need it to open the doors.</p>