<p>So i was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer and as a result have missed a bit of my senior year and am likely to miss more. Where i stand treatment wise is in a sort of limbo until we do further tests, so I am living essencially in a question mark state, which is a bit like being mentally crucified by your own anxiety.
The tremendous emotional strain of the situation has made me lag behind in studying for my upcoming sat 2's in Literature and Bio E. While I'm trying my hardest to study and catch up in the few days i have left, i doubt ill be able to score well even though i greatly enjoy the two subjects. I mention the situation in my common app essay, and will elaborate on it in the additional info and counselor reccomendations, but does anyone think columbia will be understanding of the lower sat 2's? </p>
<p>My grades are for the most part stellar, with the exception of math (high 90s across the board with math at mid to low 70s), my SAT's at 800 critical reading, 560 math, and 690 writing, a good number of extracurriculars including a major internship, and i seem to be a decent writer. The supplement asks for books and im an avid reader of some very diverse stuff, so it tilts in my favor. I also am applying regular decision, as the circumstances kept me from carrying out an earlier application. I am aware I stand at a reduced chance of admission, but basically my question boils down to this:</p>
<p>Is the admissions process as cold and heartless as it seems to be, or would it make accommodations for what would be a tremendously emotionally trying time for a human being?
Thank you so much for your input</p>