<p>Hey,
So, I have had some weird situations come up in my life. I live with my half sister and half brother in law, and am extremely independent. since sophomore year i have really been the one making decisions a parent usually would, and all the things (grades, school involvement, etc) is completely on my initiative... etc etc etc. My father also died in the past few years.</p>
<p>Anyway,
I really didn't want to make this my essay, because it is not what has defined me, for i have not let it do such. however, i wanted to include this circumstance somewhere on my apps, because I do feel that it would help show me as a little different, and add another dimension to my application. overcoming obstacles, initiative, independence, i guess even emotional stability and strong will power, etc all flow from the circumstances. </p>
<p>Some schools (I think Pomona) have a little box for odd things such as this. But, for other schools, how could I get this stuff into my application?
Also - for schools that use it - i'm using the Common App. </p>
<p>Thanks so much, and any tips would be appreciated!!!</p>