Please chance me for ED 2. Have Extenuating circumstances.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Swarthmore College
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<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>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>

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<p>Just to warn/ask: You do know that Swat has very strong liberal leanings, right? </p>

<p>And you're right, your ECs are very very good.</p>

<p>If they seriously take your illness into consideration, I think you have pretty good chances (but nothing is for sure). I don't see why they wouldn't. </p>

<p>Make sure your essays are good too.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>Yeah, Swat is an extremely liberal place. Haha. We'll see what will happen. Thank you brillar. Also, do you or anybody have suggestions for universities that I might be a good fit for?</p>

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<p>Hi, Milac: your EC's are definitely unique, and i suggest playing them up as much as possible through your essays. i think the independent studies you've completed throughout high school - particularly in the context of your illness - demonstrate a very swat-esque work ethic, which could also work in your favor. focus on getting your personality accross!!</p>

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<p>your "young republican" status will sure make you an URM ;)</p>