<p>I am an ivy-league hopeful with a severe disability. I have a rare genetic skin disorder called Epidermolysis Bullosa. In essence, I don't have the protein that holds my layers of skin together. I have blisters and sores everywhere and wear bandages. My fingers are fused together from all the scar tissue.</p>
<p>With that being said...</p>
<p>I've never let such hardships interfere with my goals and dreams. Most who have EB are wheelchair bound, yet I took dance classes for three years. I'm #2 in my class and have taken 8 AP's and am taking 7 during my senior year. I'm an Obama campaign intern and have worked at the library of Congress. I am also a camp counselor for kids with severe skin disorders.</p>
<p>As you can see...Nothing stops me</p>
<p>My question is, is having such a severe disorder and still accomplishing so much constitute as a hook? My mom thinks I shouldn't even mention I have a disorder, that it may either do nothing to help me or even hurt my chances. Any advice? I was planning on writing my essay on overcoming such obstacles...why should a slip up in my DNA prevent me from living the life I always intended to?</p>
<p>Anyone else been down this road before? What where the outcomes?</p>
<p>Any help would be great.</p>