<p>Does having a tough background actually change anything ?
if so , how much? </p>
<p>What do you mean by tough background?</p>
<p>If you mean you had to overcome many challenges, then yes. If you write about it in your essays, then colleges will take that into consideration.</p>
<p>Oh well I feel like my background has been pretty tough as well but I don’t want colleges to think Im complaining or that Im trying to talk my way in to them accepting me. What do you consider to be tough? I’ve been through divorce, mom having cancer, abusive siblings, mom losing job, dad was an alcoholic, family didnt have alot of money, and much more. Should I mention this stuff?</p>
<p>In many cases, it’s not having a tough background, it’s what you accomplish despite that, your own record. And it all depends on what level of colleges you are targeting. </p>