Other considerations Special Circumstances
Special circumstances in an applicant’s life sometimes help an application reviewer to get a clearer picture of the applicant's qualifications. The special circumstances we consider include:
- Socioeconomic status of family
- Single parent home
- Language spoken at home
- Family responsibilities
- Overcoming adversity
- Cultural background
- Race and ethnicity
- Other information in the file
If you’d like us to consider a special circumstance in your life, you may submit optional Essay C or fax (512-475-7478) or mail us a letter detailing your situation. If you’d prefer that someone else tell us about the circumstances, have that person write a letter on your behalf. Sometimes a letter from a doctor or a counselor is also appropriate when communicating details about an individual situation.
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