pixelatedwaves

How about Humans Of Planet Earth - or HOPE.

Hey Jhene! Any plans to work with Frank Ocean?

So I've heard a lot (especially from top schools such as Tufts) about how schools take into account an applicants life, background, family education, etc. In addition, they say that they put an applicants achievements in context on the basis of the opportunities that they have had at their school.

My question is perhaps a bit specific and niche, but I'll ask anyway: how do you contextualize a student who's had a very rough and obstacle-filled upbringing but managed to work his/her way into a top-tier high school, but achieves only a moderate amount in comparison to others at the school? (by the way, my question is purely extracurricular, not academic)

I guess on a scale, do you see this student closer to the "Wow, he/she overcame a lot" end of the spectrum, or do they come off as more "Hmm...he/she didn't use all the resources available like other students at their school".

Thanks!