<p>highberh-
i think mudd can really use someone like you... you traded the name for a different type of education that is more what you want. that is noble and i applaud you for such strength. it is tempting to get caught up in the prestige game... but in the end, college should be really really challenging and really really interesting (to you). </p>
<p>i think you should mention a bit of your story in your app. i think mudd would "eat it up"</p>
<p>but yeah, i sorta have a biased opinion here since i am a mudd sophomore (engineering).</p>