<p>I realized that I wrote "your" instead of "you're". I know that was a really stupid mistake, but would that take away from what I thought a good supplemental essay response? and also I had to begin working to become the main flow of income for our family. So I had to spend a lot of time at my father's store (which my uncle is taking over because my father was deported). I failed calculus with a 68 and just couldn't fit in studying for that class with work. I just had to work for my family (mother and two younger bros.). Am I toasted?</p>
<p>it’s possible that they might see past your grades, but to be honest i don’t think you have a great chance with an F on your report card. maybe you should get excited about a different school. good luck!</p>
<p>Do your essays reflect this story? You should probably address it and the reason for your grade drop.</p>
<p>Yeah, i mean the whole situation is really crazy. One of our employees was diagnosed with liver cancer and is undergoing treatment. So basically I had to immediately fill in the void, because my mother simply couldn’t do more with her own physical ailments. All my other grades are fine, its just calc. I just didn’t have the time like i usually would have to focus on studying on my weak subjects. My father’s deportation was one of my main essay topics. The increased work load and responsibilities have been made known through my essays. I’m hoping that they would give me some kind of chance despite this.</p>
<p>It sounds like you are in a very unique situation, so I don’t think anybody besides the Tufts admissions people could tell you how those things will affect your chances. I’m assuming you’re a senior and have already applied, in which case I would tell you not to worry about it until decisions come out because there’s nothing you can do to change either issue. Good luck :)</p>
<p>i would suggest sending a letter to them about your circumstance. also, you probably already submitted your application, but the additional information section is usually where you explain things like that. also see if your guidance counselor at your school can send a letter explaining. I had surgery this past year and I put that on my additional information section and also had my guidance counselor include it in her recommendation. although my situation was definitely less severe than yours, i would try doing what I did. tufts likes unique, colorful, and different people. and although grades are important, they like to see personality and passion in your application. good luck!</p>