From Kindergarten to Eighth Grade, I’ve been in special education for speech and learning disabilities. However, I overcame and adapted to these problems, and have been without supplemental help throughout high school. Like everyone else here, I’m doing the ivies, and I’m far from spectacular numbers wise: 3.65 gpa, 1330. Coming from special ed, it’s quite an accomplishment. Now I talked about my problems/struggles in my personal essay, and it’s confirmed in my counselor rec and some documents I sent to college. Is my story an added bonus or a real hook?
<p>Congratulations on achieving such success despite having a LD.
I don't know whether that would be any kind of hook. I think what's more important is making sure that you document your ability to do Ivy-level work.</p>
<p>Congrats. That shows true hard work. It would help, I think.</p>
<p>i think it should. if it doesn't, then i think this country is in a lot of trouble. coz look at all the minorities or even atheletes. why is it okay for them to have a 3.0 gpa and 1200 SAT? as far as i know, most of minorities who actually try in high school all have a pretty good family background. THeir parents are, at least, educated people. I personally think that your unique personal expereince is much more than what minorities can bring to a college campus. And your determination and willingness to overcome such obstacle is more impressive than anything! :) wish youll get in though</p>
<p>Thanks all for responding. I've come to realize that something we should all get from the college admissions experience is a sense of accomplishment. Even though I hope colleges take it into consideration, I'd tell them regardless. We are who we are.</p>