Do I Have a Chance? (Extenuating Circumstances Student)

<p>I'm so hurt that I got rejected:</p>

<p>My stats are 3.83 gpa and 25 ACT</p>

<p>However, I had a major gastrointestinal illness that caused me to undergo over 35 procedures and surgeries. I spent so much time at the doctors, hospital, testing. Since my illness affected me, I finished my high school 50% by physically attending high school and 50% through independent study programs.</p>

<p>My illness affected my ability in testing. My freshmen grades were bad because of my health, otherwise I did well.</p>

<p>My health didn't allow me to take too many AP courses. However, I did try my best.</p>

<p>However, I feel my extracurriculars were great.</p>

<p>Attended Northwestern University CTD summer program. Earned A grade in Hons. Constitutional Law Course. Evanston, IL.</p>

<p>Double Eagle Honoree Award: Awarded to school's Most Valuable Student based on academics, leadership, extracurricular accomplishments, community service, and character.</p>

<p>Golden Citizen Award: Awarded to school's best student in leadership, extracurricular accomplishments, comm. service, and character.</p>

<p>4 term president- FBLA
FBLA National Qualifier, Chicago, IL, 2007, Management Decision Making</p>

<p>Musician- Tabla, Drums of India
Performed on 3 CDs: Colors of Mind, Winds of Melody, and Sitar Sur
Performed at major concerts and universities around the country.</p>

<p>2 Term Debate Captain
NFL Distinction Rank</p>

<p>3 Term President- Young Republican's Club</p>

<p>3 Term President-Founder: Junior Statesmen of America</p>

<p>2 term youth secretary. 2 term Newsletter Editor:
India Association of Colorado</p>

<p>State Chairman: Students for Mitt Romney</p>

<p>Jobs:</p>

<p>Tabla Instructor
Conducted Human Biology research and computer graphics design for an anatomy software used by medical school students.</p>

<p>My recs. were great. My teachers showed them to me, and they all said best student encountered in career, and also gave detailed examples as to why I should be accepted.</p>

<p>What went wrong? Any suggestions/feedback?</p>

<p>I didn't get rejected BTW. I'm applying first time. I got rejected from Stanford.</p>

<p>your ACT score is almost certainly what "went wrong" with stanford, and you have to understand at some of these schools you're applying to, even if it had been a 36 you still might have been rejected, at this level it's just a dice game sometimes. a 25 is going to be a hard sell at northwestern but i think the rest of your application is very well-rounded</p>