<p>Well, my question is rather complex and involves a lot more, but I will make is simple: If a person had family troubles at home, like their siblings were in jail or a parent had issues, do you think colleges might give this person a break on their grades? Lets say they have a few B's but for the most part have kept straight A's, do you think top colleges would excuse this? If so, what would that person have to do?
Okay, thanks for the input...</p>
<p>A few B's would probably not hurt you. Although I might say, that you should mention this in your essay, I have read in several of those "How to Get in the Ivy League" Book which all mention that if you had extenuating circumstances and wanted to portray it through your essay to do so with caution. The essay must be clever and extremely unique. As you can see, I tend to be verbose. To make a long story short, I am sure you have amazing stats and the B were probably in AP courses or Honors Courses or IB or a combination of all three. You shouldn't worry too much if you have a lot of straight A's.</p>